Moving drains
Keeping toilet and shower in place costs less; moving them needs new falls.
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Renovating a bathroom: steps, timing, permits and costs.
The bathroom is the room renovated most often, and the one where mistakes cost most. Here is how the work goes, how long it takes, when a permit is needed and what pushes the price up or down.
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Steps
Step by step, from survey to keys
- Survey and designMeasurements, drain positions, shower or bath, fixtures, vanity and tiles, with a render.
- DemolitionRemoval of tiles, floor, fixtures and bath, with waste disposal.
- SystemsNew supply and drain pipes, lights, sockets, extractor fan and, if wanted, underfloor heating.
- Screed and waterproofingFalls for a level-access shower and waterproof membrane in wet areas.
- Tiling and fittingFloor and wall tiles, shower tray or drain, then fixtures, taps, vanity and mirror.
- Testing and documentsSystem tests, cleaning, compliance certificates and tax-deduction documents.
Cost
Choices that push the price up or down
Level-access shower
More comfortable, needs careful screed and waterproofing.
Tile size
Large slabs need more precise laying; standard sizes cost less.
Full or partial tiling
Tiling only wet areas and painting the rest saves money.
Fixtures and taps
Wall-hung or floor-standing, thermostatic or mixer: a wide price range.
Custom vanity
Uses every centimetre in small bathrooms; standard units cost less.
Permits and bonus
Do you need a CILA? And the bonus?
Replacing only tiles and fixtures in the same position is usually ordinary maintenance, with no permit. Redoing systems or moving fixtures or walls is usually extraordinary maintenance and needs a CILA, which our technician prepares. Extraordinary maintenance qualifies for the Italian renovation bonus: 50% on the main residence and 36% on other properties in 2026.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a full bathroom renovation cost?
It depends on size, systems, drain changes and above all the finishes chosen. We do not publish price lists: after the free survey you get an itemised fixed-price quote.
How long will I be without a bathroom?
If it is the only one, we plan the works to keep the days without facilities to a minimum and tell you in advance.
Is the site survey really free?
Yes. We come to the property, measure, check systems and structures and give you a written, itemised quote. You pay nothing and commit to nothing.
What does fixed price mean?
The price written in the contract is the final price for the work described. If during the job you decide to add or change something, we quote it in writing first: no extra item appears on the invoice without your approval.
Ready for a new bathroom?
Send us a photo of your current bathroom and the town: we will arrange the free survey.