Serving Wollongong · Shellharbour · Kiama · The Full Illawarra
Bathroom Renovations Wollongong
Illawarra’s Trusted Renovation Specialists
No disappearing tradies. No price blowouts. No half-demolished bathrooms left sitting for weeks. Fixed price, licensed trades, and a result you’re proud of.
Free, no-obligation quote — we reply same day.
“The work that was done was truly outstanding. The level of professionalism and punctuality displayed was exceptional. We were extremely pleased with the high-quality results.”
- 5-Star Rated on Google
- Fully Licensed & Insured
- Illawarra-Based Team
- Fixed Pricing, No Surprises
Every Morning, It’s the Same Bathroom
Pink tiles from 1987. Grout that won’t clean. An exhaust fan that rattles more than it ventilates. You’ve told yourself you’ll fix it — and another year goes past.
If you own a home in Wollongong, Figtree, Fairy Meadow, Thirroul, or anywhere across the Illawarra, that’s a familiar story. Most homes here were built for steelworkers and their families between the 1950s and 1980s. Solid construction — but bathrooms that haven’t been touched in decades.
We are Wollongong’s bathroom renovations specialists. Full gut renovations, ensuite builds, small bathroom renovations Wollongong homeowners keep deferring, laundry renovations Wollongong families need — all handled by a single licensed local team, from first consultation to final handover.
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Fully Licensed & Insured
All trades licensed in NSW. Covered from day one to handover.
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5-Star Rated on Google
Reviews from real Illawarra homeowners. Read them before you call.
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Illawarra-Based Team
Not a Sydney company. We live and work here and know these homes.
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Hundreds of Renovations Completed
Full renovations, ensuite builds, laundry renovations — across every Wollongong suburb.
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Fixed Pricing, No Surprises
Your quote is your price. No scope creep. No charges after demolition.
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Single Point of Contact
One person manages your project from consultation to handover.
The Reality of Renovating a Wollongong Home
Most Illawarra homes were built between the 1950s and ’80s — solid fibro and brick that has held up well. The bathrooms inside them haven’t. Cracked grout, failed waterproofing membranes, exhaust fans long past useful life, shower screens leaking onto subfloors nobody has seen in thirty years. These aren’t just cosmetic problems. Left long enough, they become structural ones.
The harder problem is finding a bathroom renovation builder in Wollongong who shows up, coordinates every trade, and delivers what they quoted. The Illawarra trades market is stretched. Reliable contractors are booked out. The ones who aren’t make it obvious why.
Every bathroom renovations Wollongong project we take on is managed by a single licensed team — tiling, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and fit-out. No subcontractor gaps. No week-long delays between trades. We’ve worked in fibro homes in Fairy Meadow, brick ensuites in Thirroul, and family bathrooms in Figtree. We know what’s behind those walls and how to get through the renovation without turning your household upside down.
What Does a Bathroom Renovation in Wollongong Cost?
Bathroom renovation costs in Wollongong typically range from $12,000 to $35,000+, depending on the size of the space, scope of work, and fixtures selected.
| Renovation Type | Typical Price Range | What’s Included |
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| Small Bathroom Refresh | $12,000 – $18,000 | Retiling, new vanity, shower screen, tapware, lighting |
| Full Bathroom Renovation | $18,000 – $28,000 | Full gut and rebuild, new layout, all fixtures and fittings |
| Ensuite Creation or Renovation | $22,000 – $35,000+ | New ensuite build or full renovation, waterproofing, all trades |
| Laundry Renovation Wollongong | $8,000 – $18,000 | New trough, cabinetry, tiling, tapware, appliance connections |
| Accessibility Bathroom Modifications | $12,000 – $25,000 | Walk-in shower, grab rails, wet room conversion |
What drives the cost up?
- Moving plumbing or electrical points to a new layout
- Waterproofing rectification in older Illawarra homes
- Large-format tiles or premium tapware and fixtures
- Structural changes such as wall removal or space extension
- Fibro or heritage construction requiring additional preparation
What keeps costs down?
- Keeping fixtures in existing positions where possible
- Mid-range tiles and tapware over top-end imported products
- Combining laundry and bathroom renovation to share trade costs
- Fixed-price quote locked in before work begins
Every quote is based on a proper site inspection — not a ballpark figure. That’s how what we quote stays aligned with what you pay.
Our Bathroom Renovation Services Across the Illawarra
Everything managed under one roof — from first tile stripped to final fixture sealed. From full gut renovations to a single leaking shower, every service below is delivered by one licensed local team.
Full Bathroom Renovations Wollongong
Complete gut and rebuild. We strip back to the frame, address any waterproofing or structural issues, and rebuild to your design brief.
Small Bathroom Renovations Wollongong
Compact bathrooms are a design challenge, not a limitation. Smart layouts, wall niches, frameless screens, and fixture choices that maximise function without sacrificing space.
Ensuite Renovations
Tired ensuite or new build from a spare room corner — we manage the full scope including structural, plumbing, and electrical. One of the highest-ROI upgrades you can make to an Illawarra home.
Laundry Renovations Wollongong
New cabinetry, tiling, troughs, tapware, and appliance connections. We regularly combine laundry and bathroom projects to reduce trade costs and household disruption.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Frameless and semi-frameless walk-in showers with proper waterproofing, quality screens, and drainage that works.
Bathroom Waterproofing
Waterproofing failure is common in older Illawarra homes. We rectify failed membranes and install new waterproofing to current Australian standards on every project — not as an optional extra.
Accessibility Bathroom Modifications
Walk-in showers, grabrails, wet rooms, and step-free entries — built with the same design attention as any full renovation. Serving Dapto, Warrawong, Port Kembla, and surrounding suburbs.
Bathroom Tiling & Retiling
Large-format rectified tiles, classic subway formats, and everything in between. We also handle retiling where the structure is sound but the surfaces need a full refresh.
Vanity & Storage Installations
Custom vanities, wall-hung storage, shaving cabinets, and mirror installations — all joinery and carpentry handled as part of the renovation scope.
Bathroom Repairs & Rectification
Leaking shower, cracked tiles, failed waterproofing, dying exhaust — we assess and repair specific failures without requiring a full renovation.
Why Wollongong Homeowners Choose Us
Fixed pricing, licensed trades, and one person accountable from first consultation to final handover — here’s what that means for your renovation.
Fixed Pricing — What We Quote Is What You Pay
Every project starts with a site inspection and a fixed-price quote. If something unexpected turns up behind the tiles, we discuss it with you before touching it. No invoices for work you didn’t approve.
Every Trade, Fully Licensed
Plumbing, waterproofing, tiling, electrical, carpentry — every person on site is licensed for that specific work in NSW. Unlicensed work can void your home insurance and create compliance issues at sale. Every trade is documented and done to code.
One Point of Contact, Start to Finish
One person. One source of truth. From consultation through to handover, you deal with someone who knows your project inside out — no chasing multiple tradies for updates.
We Know Illawarra Homes
We know what’s behind the walls of a 1970s fibro home in Fairy Meadow — the waterproofing challenges, the local council requirements, the drainage quirks specific to certain Wollongong suburbs. That knowledge prevents the surprises that blow out budgets and timelines.
Process Transparency From Day One
Before a tile comes off the wall, you’ll know the full sequence — when the waterproofing inspection happens, when tiling starts, when fixtures go in, when we’re done. Disruptive by nature, not chaotic.
Genuine Local Reputation
Our work is in homes across the Illawarra — Figtree, Thirroul, Keiraville, and beyond. Real before-and-after results in real Wollongong homes. No stock photography. No generic testimonials.
How Our Bathroom Renovation Process Works
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Free On-Site Consultation
We come to you. Walk the space, ask how your household uses the bathroom, understand your design brief, and identify what’s achievable within budget. We also look at what might be behind the current walls — better to know early.
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Design & Fixed-Price Quote
Detailed scope of works and a fixed-price quote. If you need help with tile and fixture selection, we guide you toward what works, lasts, and delivers the look without overcapitalising for your suburb.
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Demolition & Preparation
We protect the areas of your home outside the renovation, strip the bathroom back to the frame, and assess substrate and structure before anything new goes in. Issues found at this stage are raised immediately.
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Waterproofing & Compliance
Waterproofing membrane installed and inspected to AS 3740 before tiling begins. Non-negotiable on every job. In older Illawarra homes, this is what separates a bathroom that lasts twenty years from one that fails in five.
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Tiling, Fixtures & Fit-Out
Tiling, plumbing fixtures, electrical connections, vanity, shower screens, tapware, accessories — each trade in coordinated sequence. No gaps. No work done out of order.
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Final Inspection & Handover
Full walkthrough before the job is signed off. Grout lines, silicon seals, tapware, drainage, lighting — everything checked. Anything not right is fixed before we leave. Compliance documentation included.
Most standard bathroom renovations are completed within the agreed timeline — and you’ll have that timeline in writing before we start.
Bathroom Renovations Across the Illawarra
We cover the full Illawarra region — from the northern suburbs through to Shellharbour and Kiama, and into the escarpment suburbs between the highway and the coast.
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Wollongong & Inner Suburbs
Wollongong, Fairy Meadow, Figtree, Keiraville, Mount Ousley, Gwynneville, North Wollongong, Coniston
The oldest housing stock in the region and some of the most rewarding renovation projects we take on. Fibro homes in Fairy Meadow, brick semis in North Wollongong, owner-occupier homes in Figtree and Keiraville ready for a bathroom that matches the rest of the house.
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Northern Illawarra
Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona, Bellambi, Corrimal, Tarrawanna, Balgownie
Sought-after real estate with homeowners investing in renovations that reflect property values. Bathroom renovations Illawarra homeowners in the northern corridor commission tend to be high-spec and design-forward, with an eye on resale.
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Southern Wollongong & Shellharbour
Dapto, Unanderra, Port Kembla, Warrawong, Shellharbour, Albion Park, Oak Flats
Strong mix of owner-occupiers and investment properties. High volume of original-condition bathrooms in homes from the 1960s and ’70s. Significant accessibility modification work in this corridor — homeowners ageing in place and families preparing for an elderly parent.
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Kiama & Surrounds
Kiama, Gerringong, Berry, Jamberoo
Bathroom renovations Kiama homeowners commission reflect the premium local property market — coastal lifestyle, strong resale values, and quality finishes expected as standard. We work regularly throughout the Kiama corridor.
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Highlands Fringe & Escarpment Suburbs
Helensburgh, Stanwell Park, Coalcliff, Scarborough, Robertson
Older homes, specific council requirements, and access logistics that need genuine local experience. We manage the added complexity without passing it on as unexpected cost.
Not sure if we cover your suburb? If your home is within the Wollongong, Shellharbour, or Kiama LGA — or surrounding areas — we work there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Wollongong?
Most bathroom renovations in Wollongong range from $12,000 to $35,000+, depending on size, scope, and fixtures chosen. A basic refresh sits at the lower end; a full gut renovation or ensuite build moves higher. The only reliable number comes from a fixed-price quote after a proper site inspection.
How long does a bathroom renovation take in Wollongong?
Most standard renovations take two to four weeks from demolition to handover. Larger projects — ensuite builds or those involving structural changes — may take longer. Before we start, you’ll receive a clear timeline so you can plan your household around the disruption.
Do I need council approval for a bathroom renovation in NSW?
Most bathroom renovations — retiling, fixture replacement, full gut rebuilds — fall under exempt development and don’t need a DA. Work involving structural changes or alterations to the home’s footprint may trigger approval. We’ll advise on what applies to your project from the outset.
What does bathroom waterproofing compliance mean in NSW?
NSW requires all wet areas to be waterproofed to AS 3740. A membrane is applied to specified zones, then inspected before tiling begins. Every renovation we complete includes fully compliant waterproofing with documentation as standard — not as an optional extra.
Will I be without a bathroom during the renovation?
Yes — the bathroom being renovated will be out of use during construction. We walk you through the full sequence at consultation so you can make practical arrangements. Most clients organise a neighbour’s bathroom or temporary gym access for the duration.
Can you handle the laundry renovation at the same time as the bathroom?
Yes — and it’s the most cost-efficient approach. Trades are already on site, plumbing and electrical work is coordinated across both rooms, and household disruption is contained to one period rather than two.
Ready to Get Your Bathroom Done Right?
You know what you want. A bathroom that works, looks like it belongs in this decade, built by a team that showed up and did what they said. Here’s what happens when you reach out:
- We come to you — Free on-site consultation at a time that suits you
- We listen first — Your brief, budget, non-negotiables, and timeline
- We give you a real number — Fixed-price quote based on your actual space, not a ballpark to get you on the hook
- You decide with full information — No pressure, no follow-up calls, no urgency tactics
We’d rather show you what we’ve built — in homes like yours, across suburbs like yours — and let that do the talking.
Get your free on-site consultation and fixed-price quote today.
CALL (02) 4003 6408 NOWWhat Our Clients Say
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Right from our initial meeting, we knew we had found a professional. They went above and beyond, and they were really patient, friendly and experienced. Bathroom renovations can be messy, but they made sure to clean up every day to minimize any inconvenience or mess for us. The project was completed on time, and we are absolutely thrilled with our beautiful new bathroom.
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I had a fabulous experience with Bathroom Renovations, Wollongong. The communication was fabulous from the start, and the workmanship from the team as a whole was outstanding. I started with renovating one bathroom and booked them for the second bathroom before they left. Highly recommended.
— Barbara Atkins, Google review -
The guys really helped throughout our bathroom Reno process. The responses always prompt and accurate. The guys guided us through every aspect and helped with the design process. I'd highly recommend them and we are looking to use them again soon on our rental properties.
— Joe Ayoub, Google review -
We recently had our laundry room redone by Joe and his team at Bathrooms Renovations Wollongong, and the results are fantastic! They were always on time, very tidy, and super friendly. The team kept us informed throughout the process and made sure we were pleased with every step. Our new laundry room is beautiful and functional, and we couldn't be happier. Highly recommend Bathrooms Renovations Wollongong for any renovation needs!
— Zulema Salinas, Google review
Your Local Bathroom Renovation Company in Wollongong
Serving Wollongong, Figtree, Fairy Meadow, Thirroul, Kiama, Shellharbour, Dapto, and all Illawarra suburbs.