Updated 2026-06-09 · by Equipo Técnico
Bathroom renovation cost in Alicante
The price of a bathroom renovation in Alicante depends mostly on the number of trades packed into just a few square metres: plumbing, electrics, tiling, flooring and sanitaryware. You are not paying so much for floor area as for the scope of the job, the finishes you choose and whether the layout is changed. Swapping a bath for a shower is the simplest option; a full renovation renews the whole room. The best next step is a personalised, no-obligation quote.
The bathroom is the most requested renovation because it combines plumbing, electrics, tiling, flooring and sanitaryware in just a few square metres. That overlap of trades sets the price: you are not paying so much for floor area as for the number of jobs packed into each project.
What factors set the price of a bathroom
- Scope: swapping just the bath for a shower or rebuilding the whole bathroom.
- Level of finishes: from an entry-level range to designer bathrooms with microcement and a bespoke vanity.
- Size and shape of the room, and whether the layout is kept or changed.
- Type of tiling and tile format, which shape the labour involved.
- Added elements such as screen, vanity, mirror, lighting and ventilation.
What a full bathroom renovation includes
- Stripping out old tiles, floor and sanitaryware, plus waste removal.
- New plumbing (hot and cold feeds, drains) and electrics.
- Waterproofing the shower zone before tiling.
- New wall tiling and floor.
- Sanitaryware: WC, basin with vanity, shower tray or bath and taps.
- Screen, mirror, lighting and ventilation.
Bath-to-shower swap: the best-value job
Replacing a bath with a flush walk-in shower gives the best return: you gain accessibility and space in a few days. The budget rises if tiling must be redone up to the ceiling, if concealed valves are changed or a made-to-measure screen is fitted. It is the top choice for older residents and for rental flats.
What pushes a bathroom budget up
- Tiling to the ceiling instead of half height.
- Concealed thermostatic valves rather than surface mixers.
- Large porcelain formats or microcement, which need more labour.
- Moving the WC or drain position (re-planning).
- Bespoke vanities and natural stone worktops.
Timescales and remote management
- Standard bathroom: 8-12 working days on site.
- Bath-to-shower only: 2-4 days.
- Drying times for screeds and waterproofing cannot be rushed.
- For overseas owners we agree a fixed price and send photo updates at each stage.
If you rent the property out or use it seasonally, a bathroom is the single upgrade that most improves guest reviews and rental appeal. We can schedule the work between lettings and hand over cleaned and ready to use.
Every bathroom is different depending on its condition, its size and the finishes you choose. Tell us about yours and we will prepare a personalised, no-obligation quote with the work itemised and no surprises mid-project.