Timeline
How long a bathroom renovation takes
A standard family bathroom takes 5 to 8 working days, a premium one 7 to 10, and a wet room or a layout change up to 12, by Kev Decor's Dublin figures. LN Bathroom Renovations puts a standard full renovation at 7 working days.
- €9,000 to €15,000for a standard full renovation of a 4 to 5 m² Dublin bathroom (LN Bathroom Renovations)
- 5 to 8 dayson site for a standard family bathroom, by one Dublin firm's own figures (Kev Decor)
- €40,000the most a council adaptation grant pays towards an accessible bathroom (Department of Housing)
- 40 pricesfrom 5 sources, read 3 November 2026: the cost guide
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By job
Days on site, job by job
| Job | Working days | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bath to walk-in shower conversion | 3 to 5 | Kev Decor |
| En-suite or small shower room | 4 to 6 | Kev Decor |
| Standard family bathroom | 5 to 8 | Kev Decor |
| Standard full renovation | 7 | LN Bathroom Renovations |
| Premium bathroom | 7 to 10 | Kev Decor |
| Wet room | 8 to 12 | Kev Decor |
| Luxury bathroom | 10 to 12 | Kev Decor |
| Most standard renovations | 7 to 10 | Dublin Plumber 24hrs |
The days
A full renovation, day by day
| Stage | Day |
|---|---|
| Strip-out and demolition | Day 1 |
| First-fix plumbing and electrics | Day 2 |
| Waterproofing | Day 3 |
| Tiling starts | Day 4 |
| Tiling, grouting and finishing | Day 5 |
| Fitting the sanitaryware | Day 6 |
| Final fixing, sealing and polishing | Day 7 |
LN Bathroom Renovations' own schedule for a standard full renovation in Dublin. Tanking has to cure before tiling, which is where days slip.
Real jobs
Two Dublin jobs, timed
Kev Decor's own published examples.
Before it starts
The wait before day one
- Tiles and a made-to-measure screen or vanity that have to be ordered can hold up the start: order them early.
- In an apartment, the management company may set working hours and lift bookings.
- A grant-funded job waits for the council's approval before anything starts.
Without a bathroom
Living with no bathroom
If it's the only bathroom, ask the company whether the toilet can go back in at the end of each day, and for how many days there'll be no shower. Some fit a temporary toilet.
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Before anyone comes to price it
- Measure the room, wall to wall, and the window and door.
- Decide if the toilet and shower stay where they are. Moving them adds pipework.
- Check where the hot water comes from: a cylinder, a combi boiler or an electric shower.
- In an apartment, ask the management company about access, lifts, working hours and parking for the skip.
- Ask for a written price that lists the strip-out, tanking, tiling, fittings, electrics and VAT.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How long does it take to renovate a bathroom in Dublin?
5 to 8 working days for a standard family bathroom (Kev Decor); 7 working days for LN Bathroom Renovations' standard renovation.
How long does a walk-in shower take?
3 to 5 days to convert a bath to a walk-in shower (Kev Decor).
How long does a wet room take?
8 to 12 working days (Kev Decor).
What makes it take longer?
Moving the layout, a larger room, curing times for tanking and screed, ordered tiles, and what's found behind the old tiles.
Keep reading
Related guides
- Bathroom refitsA refit, a refresh or the full job: what each includes.
- Bathroom renovation costEvery Dublin firm's published price side by side, checked November 2026.
- Wet roomsLevel floors, tanking, falls to the drain, and published Dublin prices.
- En-suitesAdding or redoing an en-suite: space, extraction and price.
Where these numbers come from (1 public source, checked 3 November 2026)
Sources (3)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- Kev Decor: kevdecor.ie
- LN Bathroom Renovations: lnbathroomrenovationsdublin.ie
- Dublin Plumber 24hrs: dublinplumber24hrs.ie