Bathroom Cost in Ireland 2026 — Mid-Range, Premium, and Wet Room
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Mid-range bathroom: €3,000–€8,000. Premium: €8,000–€20,000. Wet room: €8,000–€15,000 for the tanking alone.
Bathroom cost in Ireland 2026: mid-range €3,000–€8,000 (standard suite — bath or shower, toilet, basin, basic tapware, standard tiles), premium €8,000–€20,000 (designer suite, walk-in shower, premium tapware, large-format tiles), wet room adds €8,000–€15,000 for the tanking (waterproofing) and falls to drain. A 150 m² house has 2–3 bathrooms. Total: €6,000–€60,000 depending on the spec. Don't forget: tiling, plumbing, electrical, underfloor heating. Often quoted separately. Tiling: €40–€120/m² material, plus €30–€50/m² labour. Underfloor heating in the bathroom: €60–€100/m². Most Irish self-builds use mid-range spec for the family bathroom and premium for the ensuite.
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You're pricing the bathrooms and need to budget correctly.
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The bathrooms are in.
Sources
SCSI, Construction Cost Guide 2026. https://www.scsi.ie/
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom cost in Ireland in 2026?
Mid-range: €3,000–€8,000. Premium: €8,000–€20,000. Wet room adds €8,000–€15,000 for tanking. A 150 m² house with 2–3 bathrooms: €6,000–€60,000.
How much does a wet room cost in Ireland?
€8,000–€15,000 for the tanking and falls. Plus the standard bathroom cost (€3,000–€8,000 mid-range). Total: €11,000–€23,000 for a mid-range wet room.
What is the cheapest bathroom spec?
Standard suite (bath or shower, toilet, basin), basic tapware, ceramic tiles. €3,000–€5,000 installed. Tiling is often the most expensive part.
When this matters most
You're pricing the bathrooms and need to budget correctly.
When this doesn't apply
The bathrooms are in.
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