[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":39},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-en-bathroom-renovation-cost-spain":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"excerpt":7,"coverUrl":8,"coverSources":9,"category":24,"readingTimeMinutes":28,"publishedAt":29,"featured":30,"body":31,"updatedAt":32,"seo":33,"alternateSlugs":35},"ozibhupxxhsdymfmphqzvlvb","bathroom-renovation-cost-spain","How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Spain? Price per m² and by type (2026)","A bathroom renovation costs €5,000-8,000 on average in Spain in 2026, or €800-1,500\u002Fm². Full breakdown by item, timings, permits and VAT.","https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fcuanto_cuesta_reformar_un_bano_03f5ad4a2c.jpg",[10,13,16,19,22],{"url":11,"width":12},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_cuanto_cuesta_reformar_un_bano_03f5ad4a2c.jpg",234,{"url":14,"width":15},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fsmall_cuanto_cuesta_reformar_un_bano_03f5ad4a2c.jpg",500,{"url":17,"width":18},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fmedium_cuanto_cuesta_reformar_un_bano_03f5ad4a2c.jpg",750,{"url":20,"width":21},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Flarge_cuanto_cuesta_reformar_un_bano_03f5ad4a2c.jpg",1000,{"url":8,"width":23},1200,{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27},"xsh3fx16ba3suaebhmkbd1lk","Renovations","renovations",10,"2026-09-24T21:59:10.531Z",false,"\u003Cp>Renovating a bathroom costs on average between \u003Cstrong>€5,000 and €8,000\u003C\u002Fstrong> in Spain in 2026, for a standard 4 to 6 m² bathroom with mid-range specifications. Per square metre, the usual band runs from €800 to €1,500\u002Fm². Depending on the size of the bathroom, the specification and how much of the services you touch, the total can move between €2,000 and €15,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does a bathroom renovation cost in 2026? Average price\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>There is no single price: each platform aggregates thousands of real quotes and the ranges move around. This is what the main 2026 price guides say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Source\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Average price\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Usual range\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Cronoshare\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€5,000–10,000 (most common)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€2,000–15,000\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Habitissimo\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€3,000\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€1,200–4,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>ReforMatch\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€5,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€2,500–12,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.andimac.org\u002F2026\u002F03\u002F24\u002F3-de-cada-10-hogares-hicieron-alguna-mejora-de-su-vivienda-en-2025\u002F\">ANDIMAC\u003C\u002Fa> (declared actual spend)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€6,700\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>The ANDIMAC figure is the best anchor: it is not an estimate but what Spanish households declared they actually spent renovating their bathroom in 2025. Another note from the same report: the bathroom is the most renovated room in Spain, with 10% of households getting stuck in that year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Price per m²:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Cronoshare puts it between €800 and €1,500\u002Fm²; ReforMatch, between €800 and €1,200\u002Fm²; Habitissimo comes in lower, at €650–750\u002Fm². Take the €800–1,500\u002Fm² band as a realistic reference for mid-range specifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Careful: these are indicative prices. They vary with the province, the state of the property and the specific project. In big cities, add 10–15%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Bathroom renovation cost by type of work\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The first decision that shapes the budget: full renovation or a facelift? These are the prices by type according to ReforMatch's 2026 guide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Type of work\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Indicative price\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Partial, without touching services\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€1,500–3,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>2–5 days\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Swapping a bath for a shower tray\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€800–1,800\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>1–2 days\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Tiling only (whole bathroom)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€700–1,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Standard full renovation (4–5 m²)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€4,000–6,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>2–3 weeks\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Full renovation (6–8 m²)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€6,500–9,000\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>3–4 weeks\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Premium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€9,000–12,500 or more\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>4–6 weeks\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Cronoshare splits it by level and lines up fairly well: a basic renovation from €2,000 to €5,000 (3–7 working days), a complete one from €5,000 to €10,000 (1–2 weeks) and a luxury one from €10,000 to €15,000 (up to 4 weeks). Habitissimo estimates that a full renovation of a 4 m² bathroom is done in a week on average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On swapping a bath for a shower tray, the most requested express job: Cronoshare gives a wide range of €500 to €2,000 and Habitissimo narrows it to €700–1,300. If the shower area is tiled as well, the whole thing usually comes to around €1,900.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>🛟 Need a plumber, tiler or builder for your renovation?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\nOn Freeday you can see professionals available near you and talk to them directly. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappfreeday.es\u002Fen\u002Fdescargar\">Download it free\u003C\u002Fa> — \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Ffreeday\u002Fid6642706194\">App Store\u003C\u002Fa> · \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.freeday.android.app\">Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2>Where the money goes: breakdown by item\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A serious quote breaks down item by item. These are ReforMatch's ranges for a full renovation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Item\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Price range\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Strip-out and waste removal\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€400–700\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Plumbing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€600–1,200\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Electrics\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€400–800\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Finishes (floor and walls)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€1,200–2,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Sanitaryware and taps\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€1,000–2,500\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Total labour\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€1,500–2,500 (30–40% of the total)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>And a real example from Cronoshare to bring it down to earth: a 5.5 m² bathroom, total €4,715. It breaks down like this: strip-out and waste removal €500, plumbing €375, electrics €220, heating €140, floors €400, walls €1,100, other finishes €80, basin with taps €250, toilet €200, bidet €100, shower tray with screen €700 and sanitaryware installation €650.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Plumbing: €600–1,200\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This is the item that either blows up or holds down the budget. If you keep the bath, basin and toilet where they are, the plumber only renews the feeds and wastes. If you move fixtures, that means chasing walls and lifting floors: more hours and more euros. A plumber's usual rate is €25–45\u002Fh according to Cronoshare; the full detail is in our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fplumber-cost-spain\">how much a plumber costs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Electrics: €400–800\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In a bathroom it is not just about light points: sockets and fittings near wet areas require specific protection, and if the installation is old it is worth checking it while you are already on site. An electrician charges between €30 and €60\u002Fh. Here we cover \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Felectrician-cost-spain\">how much an electrician costs\u003C\u002Fa> per hour and per job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Tiling and finishes: the biggest item\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between floor and walls, this is where most of it goes: €1,200–2,500 in a full renovation. A tiler charges €25–40\u002Fm² for labour, and the final installed price depends above all on the material, according to Cronoshare's tiling guide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Installed price (€\u002Fm²)\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Ceramic tile\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>33–60\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Porcelain\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>40–70\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Glass mosaic\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>45–85\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Natural stone\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>45–95\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Encaustic cement\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>55–105\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>If you only want tiling and nothing else, a whole bathroom comes to €700–1,500 in total, with the usual figure at €40–60\u002Fm² including material and labour. In big cities, add that 10–15% again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Sanitaryware and taps: €1,000–2,500\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In Cronoshare's example: basin with taps €250, toilet €200, shower tray with screen €700 and €650 for installation. The shower screen has a lot of price range: a mid-quality one costs €300–900 according to Cronoshare, although Habitissimo records models from €150 plus around €400 of average installation. Here brands and finishes make the difference between one range and another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Labour: 30–40% of the total\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €1,500 and €2,500 in a full renovation. If instead of a fixed price you hire by the day, it is worth knowing \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fbricklayer-daily-rate-spain\">how much a bricklayer earns per day\u003C\u002Fa> so as not to overpay or squeeze the tradesperson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Building permits and VAT: the costs that are not in the quote\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Renovating a bathroom is almost always minor works or a prior notification, but that does not mean free: the permit costs between €100 and €350 depending on the municipality, according to Larsant. In many town halls the fee and the construction tax are calculated as 2–4% of the works budget, sometimes with a fixed processing fee of €30–50. Check with your town hall before the first hammer blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On VAT, pay attention: a bathroom renovation can be taxed at 10% or 21% depending on who you are, the age of the property and how much material the professional supplies. We explain the full tax-authority rule, with examples, in our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Frenovation-quote-what-to-check\">renovation quotes and how to compare them\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>The order of the work: what happens and when\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the sequence helps you read a quote and spot missing items:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Strip-out and waste removal.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Tiling, floor and sanitaryware come out. Waste management and the skip should appear here: if it is not in the quote, you will end up paying for it as an extra.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Plumbing and electrics.\u003C\u002Fstrong> With the bathroom stripped back, chases are cut and pipes, wastes and cabling are renewed. This is the moment to move anything that is going to move: after this it is too late (and expensive).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Waterproofing and floors.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Especially important in the shower area.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Wall tiling.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The longest item and the one that shows most in the final finish.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Suspended ceiling and painting\u003C\u002Fstrong>, if there are any.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Installing sanitaryware, taps and screen.\u003C\u002Fstrong> In Cronoshare's example, this installation alone comes to €650.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Snagging and final clean.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The last payment happens here, never before.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>In total: from 3–7 days for a basic renovation to 2–4 weeks for a full one, as set out above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How to save on a bathroom renovation (without it showing)\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Do not move the fixtures.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Keeping the layout avoids the expensive plumbing item and extra strip-out.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Choose ceramic or porcelain.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Between a ceramic tile (€33–60\u002Fm²) and an encaustic one (€55–105\u002Fm²) there is almost double the price per metre.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Shower tray rather than bath.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Cheaper to install, less work and it adds points if you ever sell the flat.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Get at least 3 itemised quotes\u003C\u002Fstrong> with the same items and specifications, and compare them line by line. In \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Frenovation-quote-what-to-check\">this guide\u003C\u002Fa> we explain how to spot the trap quote.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Be wary of the cheapest:\u003C\u002Fstrong> it usually "forgets" the strip-out, the waste removal or the waste management, which then appear as extras.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>How much does it cost to renovate a small 4 m² bathroom?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A standard full renovation of a 4–5 m² bathroom costs between €4,000 and €6,500 according to ReforMatch, with 2–3 weeks of work. If you only renew the finishes without touching the services, it can stay at €1,500–3,500. Cronoshare puts a basic renovation between €2,000 and €5,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does it cost to swap a bath for a shower tray?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €800 and €1,800 according to ReforMatch; Cronoshare gives a range of €500 to €2,000 and Habitissimo narrows it to €700–1,300. It is a quick job, 1–2 days. If the shower area is tiled as well, the whole thing comes to around €1,900.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How long does a bathroom renovation take?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A partial renovation, 2 to 5 days. A standard full one, 2 to 3 weeks; if the bathroom is 6–8 m², 3 to 4 weeks. Premium renovations can stretch to 6 weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do I need a permit to renovate a bathroom?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, in general a minor works permit or a prior notification is enough: it costs between €100 and €350 depending on the municipality. Many town halls calculate it as 2–4% of the works budget. Always confirm with your town hall before starting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What VAT applies to a bathroom renovation?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>10% if the property is for private use, is more than 2 years old and the materials supplied by the professional do not exceed 40% of the taxable base. If all three conditions are not met at once, 21% applies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does it cost just to tile the bathroom?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Tiling a whole bathroom costs between €700 and €1,500 in total, according to Cronoshare. Per square metre, the usual figure is €40–60\u002Fm² with material and labour included. Ceramic tile is the cheapest option and encaustic cement the dearest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>🛟 Has a trade let you down mid-renovation?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\nOn Freeday you can see professionals available near you and talk to them directly, without leaving the job stopped. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappfreeday.es\u002Fen\u002Fdescargar\">Download it free\u003C\u002Fa> — \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Ffreeday\u002Fid6642706194\">App Store\u003C\u002Fa> · \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.freeday.android.app\">Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2>Keep reading\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fplumber-cost-spain\">How much does a plumber cost? 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