Frenchs Forest 2086
Bathroom Renovations in Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest and the forest district are mostly family homes from the 1960s to the 1980s, and many still have their original main bathroom and a small or no ensuite. Updating both is the most common bathroom job here. One licensed, insured local renovator quotes bathroom and ensuite renovations and leaking shower repairs across the area.
Updated November 2026
Frenchs Forest prices
- Basic bathroom renovation (budget fittings)$11,500–$23,000
- Luxury bathroom renovation$63,250–$92,000
- Waterproofing$805–$4,025
- Plumbing rough-in$2,300–$5,750
Published Sydney price ranges (GST incl.), not a quote. Your price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Original bathrooms from the 1960s to 1980s
Bathrooms from this era often have a shower over the bath, coloured tiles and waterproofing that wouldn't meet today's AS 3740. A full renovation brings the room up to standard, and it is the right time to rethink the layout.
Main bathroom and ensuite together
Doing the main bathroom and the ensuite in one job can save on demolition, trades and time, as long as one bathroom stays usable for as long as possible. Ask the renovator to stage the work if that matters to you.
Leaks that show up outside the bathroom
In older homes, a leaking shower often shows first as a swollen door frame, rotting skirting or mould on the other side of the wall. That's usually a failed membrane rather than grout, and needs the shower tiles up and new waterproofing.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Frenchs Forest?
| Job | Typical Sydney price |
|---|---|
| Basic bathroom renovation (budget fittings) | $11,500–$23,000 |
| Mid-range bathroom renovation | $23,000–$40,250 |
| Premium bathroom renovation | $40,250–$63,250 |
| Luxury bathroom renovation | $63,250–$92,000 |
| Ensuite renovation (3–5 m², same layout) | $17,250–$34,500 |
| Waterproofing | $805–$4,025 |
| Tiling, supply and lay (floor and walls) | $3,225–$8,600 |
| Plumbing rough-in | $2,300–$5,750 |
| Demolition and disposal | $1,150–$3,450 |
| Vanity, supply and install | $575–$4,025 |
| Frameless shower screen, installed | $920–$2,875 |
| Freestanding bath, installed | $1,725–$5,750 |
| Toilet, supply and install | $460–$1,375 |
| Heated towel rail, installed | $400–$1,375 |
See the full Northern Beaches bathroom renovation cost guide for sources and what changes the price.
The standard we ask of every renovator we refer you to
The renovator does the work, not us. Ask for each of these in your written quote and contract.
- A renovator licensed in NSW for the work, with public liability insurance (certificate on request)
- Waterproofing by a licensed waterproofer to AS 3740, with a certificate you keep
- Plumbing and electrical done by licensed plumbers and electricians
- A written, itemised quote: demolition, waterproofing, tiling, fixtures and labour listed
- A written contract for any job over $5,000, with a deposit of no more than 10%
- Home Building Compensation cover for jobs over $20,000, before any deposit
- Photos of the waterproofing before it is tiled over, and a walk-through at handover
Photos of the waterproofing, and a written scope
Waterproofing is hidden under the tiles once the job is done. You get photos of the membrane before tiling and the waterproofing certificate, plus a written scope before anything starts.
Licensed, insured renovator, public liability certificate on request
Services in Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest bathroom renovation questions
In NSW, bathroom renovation and waterproofing work over $5,000 needs a licensed contractor and a written contract. Check a renovator's licence (Service NSW).