Bathroom Renovations in Cape Town
Bathrooms are small rooms with big consequences. Nine out of ten problem calls we get about old bathrooms come down to water going where it shouldn’t — failed waterproofing under tiles, leaking mixers buried in walls, or damp creeping through from a shower that was never sealed properly. A good bathroom renovation fixes the guts first and the looks second, and that is the order we work in at Around The House.
What We Do in a Bathroom Renovation
A typical project runs: full strip-out back to brick, new plumbing first fix (moving the toilet, shower or basin where the layout calls for it), electrical points and ventilation, screeding and full waterproofing of the wet areas, tiling, ceiling and lighting, then sanitaryware, glass and finishing. Because our teams also handle waterproofing and plastering as core trades, the wet-area work is done by the same people who guarantee it — not a subcontractor we’ve never met.
Bathroom Renovation Costs in Cape Town
In 2026, a basic like-for-like bathroom renovation in Cape Town generally runs from about R45,000 to R70,000, a mid-range renovation with layout changes from roughly R80,000 to R150,000, and high-end bathrooms beyond that. Moving plumbing is the biggest cost driver, followed by tiling choices. We published the full numbers in our bathroom renovation cost breakdown — and as always, the real answer comes from a site visit and a fixed written quote.
Why Waterproofing Is the Part That Matters
Tiles are not waterproofing. Behind every shower we build there is a proper membrane system taken up the walls and across the floor, pressure-tested plumbing, and falls that actually drain to the waste. It is the part of the job nobody sees and the reason our bathrooms don’t come back to haunt us — or you. If your current bathroom already shows damp in the wall behind the shower, our guide to rising damp and moisture problems explains what is going on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A straightforward renovation takes about three to four weeks on site. Layout changes, custom glass or imported fittings can stretch that — we give you the honest programme with the quote, not after.
Can you renovate the only bathroom in the house while we live there?
Yes — we plan those jobs tightly, keep the toilet usable for as much of the programme as possible, and tell you exactly which days the room is out of action.
Do you handle both bathrooms and kitchens in one project?
Often. Combining wet rooms into one programme saves on setup, rubble removal and wet trades — see our kitchen renovations page for that side of the work.
What about the plumbing questions I should ask first?
We wrote a whole guide on that: what to ask a plumber before a kitchen or bathroom renovation.
Get a Bathroom Renovation Quote
Send us a photo or two of the bathroom and what you want changed, and we will come out and give you a fixed written quote. Start on the quote page or reach us on the contact page. We renovate bathrooms across Cape Town, from the Southern Suburbs to the Atlantic Seaboard and the northern suburbs.