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#318978 10-Mar-2025 21:18

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you guys could share some of your labour (plumber) costs for bathroom renos?

We are relocating all the units, toilet, shower, vanity and install a new bath (all in the same room). Pipes will need to be re-routed.

Was wondering how much a plumber would cost to do this job.

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#3352423 10-Mar-2025 23:28

Those who've done it are still working late shift to pay for it. In the mean time what sort of floor do you have, concrete slab or suspended timber with crawl space?

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#3352425 11-Mar-2025 01:10

Apart from @Bung ‘s important query, you’ll possibly need more than just a plumber - perhaps a chippie to frame up for shower linings and the bath - and maybe a sparkie for relocating switches and installing an extractor fan.

You plan to recycle the shower, vanity and toilet. Will the plumber be supplying the bath or will you source that yourself? Re taps, faucets, mixers and so on: Are you recycling these or will the plumber supply them or are you buying them yourself? Your OP is ‘how long is a piece of string’ -ish and more info is needed.

Regardless, please accumulate spare arms and legs before starting the project.

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#3353730 13-Mar-2025 18:05

@turtleattacks Hello?

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#3353732 13-Mar-2025 18:19

In addition to what eracode has highlighted, depending on the extent of the work, consent may be required (particularly if creating a wet area shower) and you may need to add a concrete cutter to the list of contractors.

I would suggest you take the opportunity to bring the house up to Healthy Homes standards now, even if you intend to live there - add insulation to any open exterior walls and ventilation.

Providing you have the fall for the drain, moving the vanity isn't a big deal and the bath shouldn't be much hassle, but the shower drain and toilet are where the big costs are likely to be. If you are still looking for products to install, shop around and you can find showers, toilets and (ideally plywood) vanities at a reasonable price, but I suggest being guided by the plumber when it comes to taps etc., as they know what is easily serviceable with parts readily available.

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#3353736 13-Mar-2025 18:35

Plus the bathtub if it's a multistory situation.. You will need to check if the floor structure can support such weight being added to it where you want the bath. Bathtub + framing + 300-400L water(full tub) plus a person or two is easily 600-750KG weight in an area never designed with that in mind.

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#3353737 13-Mar-2025 18:37

Sorry guys, been on site all day.

We got a quote for about $6500 to re-route and move everything.

Got a second quote for about $1500 cheaper so going with that.

The floor is accessible, as there is decent crawl space under.

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#3353756 13-Mar-2025 20:52

If you'll be tiling the floor make sure the floor joists are up to it. Any bounce could result in cracks in the grouting.

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#3355729 20-Mar-2025 20:15

Bung:

If you'll be tiling the floor make sure the floor joists are up to it. Any bounce could result in cracks in the grouting.

My understanding is that this underlay product is compulsory under tiles - in conjunction with a waterproof membrane in wet areas.

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#3355731 20-Mar-2025 20:19

eracode:

Bung:

If you'll be tiling the floor make sure the floor joists are up to it. Any bounce could result in cracks in the grouting.

My understanding is that this underlay product is compulsory under tiles - in conjunction with a waterproof membrane in wet areas.

That or a stainless steel underlay/tray that goes under the tiles.

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#3355754 20-Mar-2025 22:04

eracode:

Bung:

If you'll be tiling the floor make sure the floor joists are up to it. Any bounce could result in cracks in the grouting.

My understanding is that this underlay product is compulsory under tiles - in conjunction with a waterproof membrane in wet areas.

The underlay won't fix a bouncy floor. James Hardie recommend joist spacing at 400mm and spans reduced by 20% for tiled floors.

An existing room might get some extra joists between originals.