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Bathroom Installation in Wexford: Full Bathrooms, Wet Rooms and En-suites
Find a plumber for a full bathroom, a walk-in wet room or an accessible bathroom across Wexford. 2026 prices and local plumbers from Wexford Town to Ferns.
Bathroom installation in Wexford
Wexford is predominantly a rural agricultural county with a mix of natural gas coverage in larger towns and LPG or oil heating across the countryside. Wexford town and Enniscorthy are the main centres with natural gas network access, while much of the county relies on alternative fuels. LPG certification is particularly useful for installers operating in the more rural parts of Wexford, where properties are outside the Gas Networks Ireland grid.
Wexford has a high proportion of traditional rural housing including detached bungalows and farmhouses with oil-fired central heating, most of which are now reaching the age where significant system upgrades are due. Wexford Town and Enniscorthy have older town-centre housing with mixed pipe generations. Gorey has grown significantly with new residential estates built to current standards.
The work
What a Bathroom Installation in Wexford Involves
A bathroom installation in Wexford 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 Wexford town, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross, Rosslare, Bunclody and Ferns, 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 Wexford
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 Wexford
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 for Wexford Homes
Whether you are refitting the main bathroom in Wexford Town or adding an en-suite off a bedroom, these are the bathroom installations a Wexford 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, sized to the mains or pump pressure common in rural Wexford. Supply and fit.
from€4,000
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
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. A common accessible option in the one-off homes of rural Wexford.
from€600
2026 prices
Bathroom Installation Cost in Wexford 2026
Typical Wexford 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
Wexford's water supply is primarily surface water from the Slaney River and Poulaphouca Reservoir. Water quality is generally good but hard in parts, particularly around Gorey and north Wexford.
- 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 Wexford
Bathroom installation in Wexford 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 Wexford
Every plumber in the Wexford 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 Wexford: Areas Covered
Wexford is the sunniest county in Ireland, but this mild reputation can give a false sense of security. Cold easterly winds in January and February can produce sharp frosts, and coastal properties face salt air corrosion on exposed metalwork.
Wexford Town and Enniscorthy have established plumbing businesses capable of handling both domestic and commercial work. Gorey is increasingly well served due to its growth. New Ross has specialist contractors experienced with the older buildings in the town. Rural areas across the county are generally well covered by mobile tradespeople.
Every area above is served by registered plumbers in the Wexford plumber directory.
Common questions
Bathroom Installation in Wexford: Common Questions
How much does a new bathroom cost in Wexford in 2026?
A full bathroom installation costs €4,000 to €9,000 in Wexford, 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 Wexford?
A full bathroom in Wexford 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 Wexford 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 Wexford home?
Yes, in most Wexford 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 Wexford?
Yes. Moving a bathroom to a new room in Wexford 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 Wexford or do I?
Either. Some Wexford 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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