A bathroom installation replaces your old suite with new sanitaryware, a bath or shower, tiling and fittings, including the plumbing, electrics, ventilation and waterproofing needed for a complete, watertight room.
Every house in Coleraine is a little different, so we never price a new bathroom from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in Northern Ireland should budget £4,300–£10,500 including VAT, with work typically taking 1–2 weeks per bathroom.
- Guide price
- £4,300–£10,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks per bathroom
- Postcodes
- BT52
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Local area
- County Londonderry
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new bathroom cost in Coleraine?
What will a new bathroom cost in Coleraine? Our guide range is £4,300–£10,500 including VAT. That figure is adjusted for Northern Ireland, about 14% below the national guide, and is intended for planning a budget. A firm written price for your chosen specification follows a free survey at your home.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room or en-suite | A compact room with a shower, basin and toilet, keeping the existing layout. | £3,400–£6,900 |
| Family bathroom | A full suite with bath and shower, new tiling, lighting and an extractor fan. | £4,300–£10,500 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | Standalone bath, wet room or walk-in shower, underfloor heating and large-format tiles. | £10,500–£17,000 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Suite, shower and tap specification
- Moving the toilet, bath or shower to a new position
- Wet room waterproofing and underfloor heating
- Condition of the floor, walls and existing pipework
What does the job include in Coleraine?
- Removal and disposal of the old suite and tiles
- New supply and waste pipework, including concealed fittings
- Waterproofing behind showers and in wet areas
- Wall and floor tiling to your chosen design
- Bath or shower, basin, toilet and taps fitted and tested
- Heated towel rail, silicone sealing and a final clean
Building in Coleraine
Derry has Georgian and Victorian terraces around its walled city, alongside large post-war estates and newer developments. Coleraine, Limavady and Magherafelt mix older town centres with semis and estates, Portstewart has seaside villas, and rural areas have many detached homes and bungalows, often roughcast.
The north coast faces Atlantic wind, rain and salt, and the Sperrins inland are colder and wetter.
None of this holds for every street in Coleraine, which is why we look at your actual house before pricing a new bathroom rather than assuming from its age alone.
Do you need permission in Coleraine?
Homes in Coleraine come under the regulations for Northern Ireland, summarised below. We don't rely on general rules alone: we confirm the position for your address with the council before a quote goes out.
Internal improvements do not need planning permission in Northern Ireland unless the building is listed.
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) apply to structural work, drainage and ventilation; electrical work should be tested and certified.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
A visit to your home
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Written quote
After the survey we send a quote for a new bathroom that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Dates and permissions
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
The work itself
Work goes ahead as scheduled and you deal with one contact throughout. When the last trade leaves, we clear and clean the site, talk you through what has been done and pass on any certificates and care instructions.
Why homeowners choose us
Common questions
Which postcodes in Coleraine do you cover?
We cover BT52, along with the rest of County Londonderry. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
Do I need planning permission in Coleraine?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Coleraine is in Northern Ireland, so Northern Ireland's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Is a wet room right for my home?
A wet room is a fully waterproofed room with a shower area that drains through the floor, with no tray or step. It suits accessible bathrooms and modern designs, and makes cleaning easy. It needs a floor with enough depth for a gentle fall to the drain, and careful tanking of the whole room. Timber floors often need strengthening. We check suitability at the survey.
What ventilation does a bathroom need?
A bathroom needs mechanical ventilation, usually an extractor fan, to remove steam and help prevent condensation and mould. Building regulations set minimum extraction rates for new or refitted bathrooms. A fan linked to the light with an overrun timer, or one with a humidity sensor, works well. Ducting should vent outside by the shortest practical route. We include a suitable fan in every bathroom quote.
How much does a new bathroom cost?
A typical family bathroom costs £4,300–£10,500 supplied and fitted, including tiling, a new suite, shower, lighting and an extractor fan. Shower rooms and simple en-suites cost a little less, while wet rooms, standalone baths and large-format tiles cost more. Moving the toilet or replacing rotten floorboards adds to the total. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after the survey.
Also covering areas around Coleraine
We welcome enquiries from all BT52 postcodes in Coleraine, plus Limavady, Ballymena and Magherafelt. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.

