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Mount Pritchard

Two Bathroom Renovations in Mount Pritchard

Bathroom 6 weeks $65K – $75K
Location Mount Pritchard
Project type Bathroom
Duration 6 weeks
Price range $65K – $75K
Completed December 2025
Overview

About this project

Main bathroom and ensuite renovation in a Mount Pritchard home. Kingsley brushed nickel tapware, custom timber vanities, LED mirrors, and frameless glass.

A project like this typically ranges from

$65,000
$75,000

Scope of work

  • Main bathroom full renovation (with bath)
  • Ensuite full renovation
  • Concrete slab plumbing rough-in
  • Double brick wall chasing and rendering
  • Ceiling repairs to ground floor
  • Custom timber vanities
  • LED mirrored shaving cabinets
  • Floor-to-ceiling tiling
  • Frameless glass shower screens
  • Kingsley brushed nickel tapware throughout

The renovation story

This first-floor home in Mount Pritchard presented a challenge that many older Sydney homes share: concrete slab floors and double brick walls. Both bathrooms were original to the house, with floral feature tiles, built-in bathtubs, shower curtains, and dated timber vanities. The homeowner wanted two fully modern bathrooms without compromising on quality or finishes. For an overview of what a bathroom renovation typically costs in Sydney, our cost guide breaks it down by scope and finish level.

The key difference between this project and a typical bathroom renovation comes down to the building structure. In a timber-framed home, plumbing runs through floor joists and stud walls, making it relatively simple to move or add new pipe runs. Here, every new waste line and water supply had to be chased directly into the concrete slab and brick walls using diamond-tipped cutting equipment. Where pipes couldn’t run through the slab, they were routed through the ceiling space of the room below, which meant carefully opening up sections of ceiling, running the new pipework, and then patching and repainting the plasterboard downstairs. This kind of structural complexity is one of the common surprises we help homeowners avoid.

Once the plumbing rough-in was complete, the exposed brickwork in both bathrooms was rendered smooth to create a flat, even surface for waterproofing and tiling. This is an essential step in brick homes because tiles cannot be adhered directly to uneven masonry, and waterproofing membranes need a consistent substrate to perform properly. Our bathroom renovation checklist covers the full sequence of trades and stages involved.

The main bathroom features an Ashton corner back-to-wall bathtub, a frameless splayed glass shower screen, and a custom timber vanity with an LED backlit mirror cabinet above. Kingsley brushed nickel tapware is used throughout, including wall-mounted basin mixers, a rainfall shower head with hand shower on a rail, and a wall-mounted bath spout. The toilet is a Caroma Luna Cleanflush.

The ensuite was reconfigured to remove the old bathtub and replace it with a generous walk-in shower with a tiled seat. A frameless corner glass shower screen keeps the space open, while an arched tiled niche provides storage. The ensuite also features a Roca In-Wash Inspira smart toilet with a heated seat. Like the main bathroom, the vanity is custom timber with a white stone benchtop and LED mirror cabinet, and all tapware is Kingsley brushed nickel.

Both bathrooms were tiled floor-to-ceiling with large-format stone-look porcelain tiles, tile-insert strip drains in the showers, and tile-insert floor wastes. Every surface was fully waterproofed before tiling, including shower recesses, bath surrounds, floors, and perimeter flashings. For a week-by-week breakdown of how a bathroom renovation progresses, our timeline guide walks through each stage.

Wall-mounted Kingsley brushed nickel basin spout on white stone benchtop with undermount basin

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The transformation

Before and after

Main bathroom

The original bathroom had blue floral feature tiles, a dated timber vanity, and a built-in bathtub. Everything was stripped back to the double brick walls, which were rendered flat before waterproofing and tiling. New plumbing was chased through the brickwork and routed through the ceiling space below. The result is a clean, modern bathroom with an Ashton corner back-to-wall bath, frameless glass shower screen, and Kingsley brushed nickel tapware throughout.

Original Mount Pritchard main bathroom with blue floral tiles, timber vanity, and built-in bathtub Before
New main bathroom with timber vanity, LED mirror, back-to-wall bathtub, and floor-to-ceiling tiles After

Ensuite

The ensuite had orange painted walls, floral feature tiles, a shower curtain over the bathtub, and a dated vanity. The bathtub was removed to make room for a generous walk-in shower with a tiled seat. Like the main bathroom, all plumbing was chased through the double brick walls and concrete slab, with ceiling repairs carried out to the room below. A Roca smart toilet and arched tiled niche complete the space.

Original Mount Pritchard ensuite with orange walls, floral tiles, shower curtain, and built-in bathtub Before
New ensuite with timber vanity, LED backlit mirror cabinet, and floor-to-ceiling stone-look tiles After

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Answers to the most common questions about this renovation, including costs, timelines, and materials.

How much did this Mount Pritchard bathroom renovation cost?

The total project cost for both bathrooms was in the range of $65,000 to $75,000. This covered two full bathroom renovations (main bathroom with bath and ensuite with walk-in shower), including all demolition, plumbing rough-in through the concrete slab and double brick walls, rendering, waterproofing, floor-to-ceiling tiling, custom timber vanities, LED mirrored shaving cabinets, frameless glass shower screens, and Kingsley brushed nickel tapware throughout. The main bathroom features a Caroma Luna toilet and Ashton corner back-to-wall bathtub, while the ensuite includes a Roca smart toilet with heated seat. For a full breakdown of bathroom renovation pricing in Sydney, see our bathroom renovation cost guide. You can also use our bathroom renovation calculator to get a quick estimate for your own project.

What makes renovating a bathroom on a concrete slab different?

In a typical timber-framed home, plumbing runs between floor joists and through stud walls, which makes it relatively straightforward to reposition fixtures. In this Mount Pritchard home, the bathrooms sit on a first-floor concrete slab with double brick walls. That means plumbing needs to be chased (cut) into the concrete and brickwork, which requires specialist equipment and takes more time. New waste and supply lines were routed through the ceiling space of the room below, which then needed to be patched and repainted. The brick walls also needed to be rendered smooth before waterproofing and tiling could begin. These are standard processes for older brick homes, but they do add cost compared to a timber-frame renovation. This is one of many factors we cover in our common bathroom renovation mistakes guide, so you know what to plan for upfront. For a step-by-step overview of how we manage these complexities, see how we work.

How long did the renovation take?

Both bathrooms were completed in 6 weeks. The first two weeks covered demolition, plumbing rough-in (including cutting through the concrete slab and chasing the brick walls), rendering, and ceiling repairs. Waterproofing and tiling occupied weeks 3 and 4. The final two weeks were for fit-off of vanities, tapware, shower screens, mirrors, and accessories, followed by painting and a detailed clean. For more detail on how bathroom timelines work, see our week-by-week bathroom timeline. You can also read our broader guide on how long a bathroom renovation takes in Sydney.

What tapware and fixtures were used?

Both bathrooms feature ABI Kingsley tapware in brushed nickel, including mixer and spout sets, round rainfall shower heads, hand showers on rails, and shower diverters. The main bathroom has a Caroma Luna Cleanflush toilet and a Cassa Design Ashton 1500mm corner back-to-wall bathtub. The ensuite has a Roca In-Wash Inspira smart toilet with a heated seat. Both bathrooms have custom timber vanities with white stone benchtops, LED backlit mirrored shaving cabinets, and frameless glass shower screens with corner glass shelves. Accessories include Kingsley towel rails, robe hooks, and toilet roll holders in brushed nickel throughout. For help choosing the right fixtures for your bathroom, see our bathroom fixtures and tapware guide. If you're weighing up whether to tackle selections yourself, our DIY vs professional bathroom renovation guide breaks down what's worth doing yourself and what's not.

Can I see what a bathroom renovation involves before committing?

Absolutely. We've put together a free bathroom renovation guide that covers costs, timelines, and what to expect at each stage. Our bathroom renovation checklist is also a practical starting point if you want to make sure you've covered everything before talking to a builder. For smaller spaces, we have specific ideas in our small bathroom renovation ideas guide. And you can use our bathroom renovation calculator to get a ballpark figure in under two minutes.

How do I get started on a project like this?

The first step is a free planning call with Cameron. We'll talk through what you want to achieve, your budget, and your timeline. From there we can visit the property, put together a scope and provide a detailed proposal. If your home has a concrete slab or brick walls, we'll flag the additional work involved early so you know exactly what to expect. You can also browse our bathroom renovations page to see our packages, or read about how we work to understand the full process from first call to handover.

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