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Bathroom Installation in Dublin: Full Suites, Showers and En-suites
Find a plumber for a full bathroom suite, a walk-in shower, a wet room or a new en-suite across Dublin. 2026 prices and local plumbers from Dublin City to Finglas.
Bathroom installation in Dublin
Dublin has the highest density of RGI registered gas installers in Ireland, reflecting the city's extensive natural gas network and high population. The Gas Networks Ireland infrastructure covers all Dublin postcodes and extends into surrounding suburbs, meaning the vast majority of homes and businesses in the county can access natural gas. With housing stock ranging from Victorian terraces to modern apartments and large commercial estates, gas installers in Dublin carry out a wide variety of work across all property types.
Dublin's housing mix of Victorian terraces, 1960s semis and modern apartments means plumbing systems vary enormously from one street to the next. Pre-1970s homes often have original copper pipework that corrodes at joints, while newer estates have plastic pushfit systems that occasionally develop pressure problems.
The work
What a Bathroom Installation in Dublin Involves
A bathroom installation in Dublin runs from a full suite refit to a tanked wet room or an added en-suite. On a complete bathroom it means planning the layout, running the first-fix pipework and waste to the new positions, waterproofing behind the shower and across any wet-room floor, then second-fixing the suite and testing every joint before sign-off.
The plumbers listed here cover the whole county, taking in Dublin city centre, Finglas, Clontarf, Rathfarnham, Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Dún Laoghaire and Bray, so there is a local tradesperson near you for the job.
- First-fix pipework and waste run to the new layout
- Wet areas tanked before the tiling goes up
- Every joint tested before final sign-off
How Long a Bathroom Takes in Dublin
A full bathroom takes three to seven days across first-fix, tanking, tiling and second-fix. A bath or basin swap is a half-day.
Waterproofing and Tiling in Dublin
Tanking behind the shower and across a wet-room floor is done before tiling, so the room stays watertight for the long run.
The options
Bathroom Installation Jobs in Dublin Homes
Whether you are refitting the main bathroom in Dublin City or adding an en-suite off a bedroom, these are the bathroom installations a Dublin plumber handles most. Every one covers first-fix pipework, waterproofing and second-fix, with tiling coordinated as part of the job.
Full Bathroom Suite
A complete new bathroom, bath, WC, basin and shower supplied and fitted, with first-fix pipework, waterproofing and second-fix all coordinated. The most common full refit in homes around Dublin City. Supply and fit.
from€4,000
Walk-in Shower & Wet Room
A tanked wet room or a walk-in level-access shower, with the floor waterproofed, graded to the drain and tiled. Suited to the smaller bathrooms and en-suites around Dublin City.
from€600
En-suite & Cloakroom
A compact second bathroom or a downstairs cloakroom added in a spare room, under the stairs or off a bedroom, with the water feed and waste run to the new position and the room tanked where needed.
from€3,000
2026 prices
Bathroom Installation Cost in Dublin 2026
Typical Dublin ranges for bathroom work. All figures include labour and VAT.
- Moving a fitting after tiling costs far more than at first fix
- Confirm whether tiling and waterproofing are in the quote
- Supply and fit keeps the warranty with one tradesperson
Dublin has notably hard water, with limescale building up in boilers, shower heads and radiators faster than in most Irish counties. Regular boiler servicing and scale inhibitors are recommended for homes connected to the Dublin municipal supply.
- Full bathroom installation €4,000–9,000
- Shower installation €600–1,500
- Wet room €5,000–10,000
- En-suite €3,000–6,000
- Bath or basin swap €350–700
Indicative 2026 ranges. Always confirm with a written quote before work begins.
Hiring
How to Find a Bathroom Installer in Dublin
Bathroom installation in Dublin is general plumbing work, so any qualified plumber can take it on. Here is how to find and hire the right one.
Browse Plumbers in Dublin
Every plumber in the Dublin plumber directory is sorted by county, so you can find local tradespeople near you and contact them directly. Browse the county, shortlist a few, and ask each for a bathroom installation quote.
Get Three Written Quotes for the Work
Quotes should set out the suite supplied, whether tiling and waterproofing are included, any plumbing points being moved, and the labour. A quote that does not list the suite and the finishes is incomplete, since those decide the price and the days on site.
Agree the Layout Before First Fix
Confirm the final positions of the bath, WC, basin and shower before the plumber runs the first-fix pipework. Moving a fitting after the walls are tiled and the floors are down costs far more than getting it right at first fix.
Confirm Waterproofing and Sign-Off on Completion
On completion the plumber checks the tanking behind the shower and any wet-room floor, runs every outlet, tests the joints and waste for leaks, and confirms the fall drains clean. Ask for the work pressure-tested and left tidy before you sign it off.
Local coverage
Bathroom Installation Across Dublin: Areas Covered
Dublin winters are milder than inland counties but sudden cold snaps still catch exposed pipes in unheated attics and north-facing external walls. The coastal areas of south Dublin experience higher wind exposure that can affect flue installations.
Dublin accounts for the highest volume of plumbing work in Ireland by far. Emergency call-out times can be longer in rush-hour traffic conditions, so it's worth having a regular plumber relationship rather than searching in a crisis.
Every area above is served by registered plumbers in the Dublin plumber directory.
Common questions
Bathroom Installation in Dublin: Common Questions
How much does a new bathroom cost in Dublin in 2026?
A full bathroom installation costs €4,000 to €9,000 in Dublin, covering the suite, first-fix pipework, waterproofing and second-fix. A wet room is €5,000 to €10,000 and an en-suite €3,000 to €6,000. Figures include labour and VAT.
How long does a bathroom installation take in Dublin?
A full bathroom in Dublin takes three to seven days, from stripping out the old suite through first-fix pipework, tanking and tiling to second-fix and testing. A straight bath or basin swap is a half-day job.
Do you tile and waterproof the bathroom or only the plumbing?
Most Dublin plumbers coordinate the full job, including tanking behind the shower, waterproofing a wet-room floor and tiling, either directly or with a tiler on the team. Confirm in the quote whether tiling and waterproofing are included or priced separately.
Can you fit a wet room in my Dublin home?
Yes, in most Dublin homes. A wet room needs the floor tanked, graded to a drain and tiled, and the shower sized to the water pressure. Where mains pressure is low, a pump or an unvented cylinder brings it up to a comfortable flow.
Can you move the bathroom to another room in Dublin?
Yes. Moving a bathroom to a new room in Dublin means running the water feed and a new waste to the new position, and the waste fall is the deciding factor. It is planned at first fix, before the floors and walls are closed up.
Do you supply the bathroom suite in Dublin or do I?
Either. Some Dublin homeowners buy the suite, tiles and fittings themselves and the plumber fits them, while others ask the plumber to supply and fit the lot. Supply and fit keeps the warranty and responsibility with one tradesperson.
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