The cost of bathroom renovation in Australia depends on factors such as area size and materials used. Larger bathrooms would cost more. The price ranges from $18,000 to all the way to $40,000, sometimes more if a very large project.

For instance, if your bathroom size is 10 square meters, the total cost could reach up to $25,000. In another setup, a typical 2-square meter bathroom could start from a minimum of $8,000 up to $12,000.

Minor bathroom renovations before selling your home are a smart and effective choice to attract more homebuyers. What most homebuyers look for in the house is the bathroom. Just be sure that your expenses made for the bathroom renovation will be covered by the selling price of your house. What you’re aiming for here is a return to your investment.

Usually, bathroom renovations would take days to months depending on the size, complexity of design, the manpower needed, and the skills needed for the project. Most bathroom renovations may take up to 3 weeks to complete.

Below are tips and tricks on how to avoid unnecessary costs for bathroom renovations:

• Focus on minor renovations.
• Just maintain your plumbing and electrical features in their places if they don’t require any fixing.
• Avoid throwing away things, and reuse bathroom accessories and furniture that are still in perfect or good condition.

The shower system is usually the part that requires more renovation costs. This is because it requires plumbing works and tile installation. Also, the shower is the highly used part in your bathroom.

You need to select the tiles that can resist heavy traffic. You might need slip-resistant tiles to further prevent accidents and injuries. Tiles such as cork tiles, glass tiles and plastic laminate tiles are among the choices for bathroom flooring. Planning their use before installation is needed to avoid unnecessary costs.