Bathroom Renovations in Wollongong & the Illawarra

From a tired ensuite refresh to a full strip-out with proper waterproofing, we handle bathroom renovations across the Illawarra. Fair, upfront pricing.

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What We Cover

What Bathroom Renovations Covers

Fixture & Tiling Refresh

Vanity, toilet, tapware and tiling updated without moving plumbing or touching the layout — the fastest, most budget-friendly way to make an old bathroom feel new again.

Full Strip-Out Renovations

Back to the studs: new waterproofing, tiling floor to ceiling, fixtures, and a layout that actually works for you — including moving plumbing if the space needs it.

Ensuite & Powder Room Renovations

Small spaces need smart design more than big ones do. We specialise in getting the layout right in a compact footprint.

Waterproofing & Compliance Work

Every bathroom renovation lives or dies on the waterproofing underneath the tiles. This isn't an area to cut corners.

The Details Matter

Materials & Products We Use

Waterproofing

Every wet-area job is waterproofed to AS 3740-2021, read alongside NCC Part F2D2. That means the shower membrane extends at least 1800mm up the walls and 150mm beyond the shower screen, the shower floor falls to the drain at a minimum of 1:100, the bathroom floor is waterproofed with a 150mm upstand at every wall, and the membrane runs at least 40mm past the doorway. We use trade-grade membrane systems from the Ardex/Davco tier.

Tapware & Fixtures

For the premium tier we go through Bunnings' Caroma Luna collection — their premium bathroom line, in chrome or brushed nickel, with a 20-year warranty on tapware and toilets (5 years on accessories).

Tiling

Floor and wall tiling to suit the space and budget — from large-format porcelain through to feature tiles for a statement wall or niche.

How It Works

Our Bathroom Renovations Process

1

Quote & Site Visit

We assess the existing bathroom, talk through layout options, and give you a clear scope before anything's touched.

2

Strip-Out & Waterproofing

Old fixtures and tiling out, waterproofing applied to AS 3740, and a flood test before anything gets tiled over it.

3

Tiling & Fixture Install

Tiling, vanity, toilet, tapware and shower screen installed once the waterproofing's cured and tested.

4

Handover & Clean-Up

Final checks, site cleaned, any snags sorted before we call it finished.

The Honest Answer

Bathroom Renovations Pricing — What Affects the Cost

There's no honest single number — here's what actually moves the price.

Scope — fixture refresh vs. full strip-out are genuinely different jobs

Size — a small ensuite still needs every trade (waterproofer, tiler, plumber) to show up, so it doesn't scale down as much as people expect

Layout changes — moving plumbing adds real cost; keeping the existing layout keeps the budget down

Fixture and tile quality — entry-level through to premium ranges

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Why Illawarra Homeowners Choose Us

You'll Know What You're Getting

Local & Reliable

Illawarra-based, Illawarra-focused.

Waterproofing Done Properly

Waterproofed to AS 3740, flood-tested before tiling — not skipped to save a day on the schedule.

Insured, With Licensed Trades on Call

Fully insured. Any job that legally requires a specific trade licence — plumbing, electrical, or anything over the regulated threshold — is carried out by a licensed team member. Never unlicensed work passed off as licensed.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in the Illawarra?+

As a rough guide: a fixture/tiling refresh typically runs $10,000–$18,000, a mid-range full strip-out $18,000–$30,000, and a high-end renovation $30,000–$50,000+. Size matters less than people expect — even a small bathroom needs every trade to attend. Use our instant estimate tool below for a number closer to your job.

Why does waterproofing matter so much?+

Because it's the one part of a bathroom renovation you can't see or fix cheaply once it's wrong. A failed membrane means water tracking into walls and subfloors. Every wet area we work on is waterproofed to AS 3740 and flood-tested before tiling.

Can I renovate just the ensuite, or does it need to match the main bathroom?+

Either — plenty of people do the ensuite first and the main bathroom later, depending on budget and which one gets more daily use.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?+

A fixture refresh can be done in days. A full strip-out typically takes 2–5 weeks depending on scope, waterproofing cure times, and any layout changes.

Do you move plumbing if I want to change the layout?+

Yes, though it adds cost and time compared with keeping fixtures in their existing positions — we'll talk through the trade-off during your quote.

Service Areas
WollongongNorth WollongongFairy MeadowThirroulBulliCorrimalHorsleyAlbion ParkShellharbourKiamaGerringongJamberoo
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Call 0413 147 335