A bathroom renovation on the Costa del Sol typically costs between €5,500 and €20,000 depending on size, finish level and whether plumbing is moved. A mid-range bathroom (5–7 m²) with quality Spanish tiles and a walk-in shower averages €8,000–13,000 in 2026.
Price ranges by bathroom type in 2026
These are realistic market prices for bathroom renovations on the Costa del Sol, based on completed projects in 2025–2026:
- Basic refresh (repaint, new sanitaryware, tap replacement): €2,500–5,000
- Standard renovation (full retile, new shower or bath, new sanitaryware, plumbing serviced): €5,500–9,500
- Mid-range renovation (large-format tiles, walk-in shower, niche, LED mirror, heated towel rail): €9,000–14,000
- Premium renovation (designer tiles, frameless shower screen, freestanding bath, concealed cistern, underfloor heating): €14,000–22,000+
These figures include labour, materials and all trades (tiling, plumbing, electrical, plastering). They exclude any structural changes or permit costs if applicable.
What determines the cost
The four main cost drivers are:
1. Size: A bathroom of 4 m² costs significantly less than one of 8 m², even with the same finish level. Most costs scale with floor and wall area.
2. Plumbing changes: Moving a shower, toilet or basin to a different position requires breaking the floor, repositioning drain runs and re-routing supply pipes. This can add €1,500–4,000 to a project. Keeping fixtures in their existing positions keeps costs down.
3. Material quality: Spanish market tiles range from €18/m² to €150/m² for large-format premium formats. Sanitaryware from Roca or Geberit at mid-range costs €800–2,000 per bathroom. Designer brands (Villeroy & Boch, Duravit) add €1,500–4,000.
4. Finish level: A wet room with frameless glass, wall-hung sanitaryware, LED strip lighting and a niche costs significantly more than a standard bathroom with a bath panel and overhead shower.
Labour vs materials breakdown
As a rough guide, labour accounts for approximately 45–55% of a bathroom renovation budget on the Costa del Sol. Materials make up the remaining 45–55%. On a €10,000 bathroom: approximately €4,500–5,500 in labour (tiler, plumber, electrician, plasterer, project management) and €4,500–5,500 in materials (tiles, sanitaryware, fittings, waterproofing, adhesives).
Costs by area on the Costa del Sol
Labour costs are broadly consistent across the Costa del Sol. The main price variation between areas (Marbella vs Torremolinos, for example) comes from logistics rather than labour rates. Properties in gated urbanisations or on tight streets may have higher materials delivery costs. For bathroom renovation in Marbella, Fuengirola and Benalmádena costs are comparable at the same specification level.
Timeline: how long does a bathroom renovation take
A standard bathroom renovation takes 3–5 weeks from start to handover, including: 2 days demolition, 2–3 days waterproofing and curing time, 4–6 days tiling (floor and walls), 1 day plumbing rough-in and 1 day fit-out, 1 day electrical (lighting, extractor fan, heated towel rail), 1 day sealant, grouting and final fit. Premium or complex projects (moving plumbing, underfloor heating, large-format tiles requiring levelling) typically run 5–7 weeks.
What is typically included in the quoted price
A complete bathroom renovation quote from a professional company should include: full demolition and waste removal, waterproofing membrane (obligatory in wet areas under Spanish building regulations), all tiling (floor and walls), plumbing installation and connection, electrical work (lighting, ventilation, heated towel rail), all sanitaryware and fittings as agreed, plastering and finishing, and final clean. Ask specifically what is excluded before signing.
How to get an accurate quote
Accurate bathroom renovation quotes require a site visit. A professional company will visit the property, assess the existing plumbing and electrical layout, measure the space and confirm what can and cannot be reused. Be wary of quotes provided without a site visit — they often contain exclusions that inflate the final cost.
For bathroom renovations across the Costa del Sol, we visit the property, provide a fully itemised fixed-price quote and carry out all works with our own in-house team. Request a free quote here.
