Bathroom Renovations in Figtree

Most full bathroom renovations in Figtree land somewhere between $18,000 and $35,000, depending on the size of the room, the quality of the fixtures you choose, and what we find once we open up the walls. Older Figtree homes sometimes need extra work on waterproofing or plumbing that hasn’t been touched since the ’80s, which is why I always give you a fixed written quote after an on-site look rather than a vague phone estimate. You’ll know your real number before you commit a cent — no surprise variations halfway through.

For a standard like-for-like bathroom renovation in Figtree, you usually don’t need a Development Application — most of this work falls under exempt or complying development in NSW. Where it changes is if you’re moving walls, altering the building footprint to add an ensuite, or affecting drainage, in which case approval or a certifier may be involved. I handle the compliance side for you, including certified waterproofing and licensed plumbing and electrical, so you’re never left wondering whether the paperwork is right.

It’s a fair question, because a lot of Figtree’s fibro and brick homes from the ’60s and ’70s do contain asbestos in wall sheeting or eaves, and it’s one of the most common things we plan for in this suburb. If we suspect it, we arrange licensed testing and safe, compliant removal before any demolition starts — it’s never something we cut corners on. Knowing the local housing stock the way we do means we spot the risk early and price for it upfront, not as a nasty mid-job surprise.

This is the number one worry I hear from Figtree families, and it’s completely understandable when a household of four shares one bathroom. A typical full renovation takes around three to five weeks, and while the room itself is out of action for most of that, I give you a clear day-by-day sequence upfront so you can plan around it — many families arrange a temporary setup or lean on a nearby relative for the demolition and tiling stretch. The key is that we work to a fixed schedule and don’t leave your bathroom sitting half-finished.

Absolutely, and honestly it’s one of the parts I enjoy most. Plenty of my Figtree clients come in with a Pinterest board full of ideas but no idea what actually works in a 1.8m by 2.4m space or what pairs well together, and that’s exactly where I step in to guide the tile, tapware, vanity and lighting choices so it all feels intentional rather than thrown together. You get the final say on everything — I just make sure you don’t end up with a choice you’ll regret in ten years.

In an established, sought-after suburb like Figtree, a well-finished bathroom is one of the strongest returns you can get, because buyers here expect a home that’s move-in ready and they notice a dated bathroom immediately. The trick is renovating to the right standard for the suburb — enough to genuinely lift the home’s appeal without overcapitalising on finishes the local market won’t pay back. If you’re renovating with a sale in the next few years in mind, I’m happy to steer the choices toward what Figtree buyers actually respond to.