Full Bathroom Renovations in Gold Coast
Strip-to-stud renovations covering layout, waterproofing, tiling and fixtures from the ground up.
About this service
Full Bathroom Renovations on the Gold Coast: who it is for
A full renovation suits Gold Coast homeowners whose bathroom is dated, badly laid out or showing signs of a failed membrane such as drummy tiles, musty smells or paint lifting on the far side of a shower wall. It is also the right call when you want to move the toilet, relocate the shower or open a bath alcove into a walk-in. Post-war fibro and brick homes around Labrador, Southport and Palm Beach often need a full rebuild because original plumbing and ventilation no longer meet current standards, while owners of larger hinterland-edge homes in Nerang and Mudgeeraba frequently take the chance to enlarge a cramped family bathroom. The renovator in our network scopes each of these scenarios on site rather than working to a generic template.
What to expect
A full bathroom renovation takes the room back to the studs and rebuilds it around a new layout, new services and a fresh design. When you enquire, we help you find a QBCC-licensed renovator in our Gold Coast network who visits the property, measures the space, checks drainage and stack positions and flags any structural constraints such as load-bearing walls or older timber framing. You then receive a written, itemised quote from the renovator in our network, and for any work over $3,300 a Domestic Building Contract that meets QBCC requirements before a single tile is lifted. From there the project follows a fixed trade sequence so each stage is signed off before the next begins, which protects both the finish and the waterproofing underneath it.
What's included
Every full renovation is scoped to your home, but a complete project usually covers demolition and rubbish removal, plumbing and electrical rough-in, screeding to establish correct falls, waterproofing to AS 3740 with the required cure time, wall and floor tiling, then the fit-off of vanity, toilet, tapware, screen and accessories. Licensed plumbing and electrical trades issue their own compliance paperwork, and the waterproofer provides aspect certification once the membrane is complete. Because the renovators in our network coordinate these trades in the correct order, you are not left chasing separate plumbers, tilers and electricians or trying to sequence them yourself. Timelines vary, but a full bathroom on the Gold Coast typically runs around three to five weeks on site from strip-out to fit-off, with extra lead time for custom vanities, shower screens and tile supply, and a fixed waterproofing cure window that cannot be compressed.
Design and layout planning
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Plumbing and electrical rough-in
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Waterproofing to AS 3740
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Wall and floor tiling
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Vanity and fixture fit-off
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Final inspection and handover
Included as part of the full bathroom renovations scope where specified in your quote.
Our process
Every full bathroom renovations project in our network follows the same fixed trade sequence, so each stage is completed and signed off before the next begins.
Brief and measure
A renovator in our network visits your Gold Coast home, talks through how you use the bathroom and what you want to change, then measures the room and checks existing drainage, the stack and the framing so the design is grounded in what the space can actually take.
Design and written quote
You receive a layout proposal and a clear, itemised fixed-price quote with inclusions and exclusions spelled out. For work over $3,300 the renovator in our network provides a Domestic Building Contract under the QBCC framework before any deposit is taken or work begins.
Strip-out and rough-in
The old bathroom is demolished and removed, then licensed plumbing and electrical trades complete the rough-in, relocating pipes and circuits to suit the new layout. Screeding follows to set the falls that send water to the floor waste.
Waterproof, cure and tile
The wet area is waterproofed to AS 3740 and left to cure fully, a step that cannot be rushed without risking the membrane. Once cured, wall and floor tiles are laid to the established falls, with niches and feature areas set out as designed.
Fit-off and handover
Vanity, toilet, tapware, shower screen and accessories are installed, silicone and grout are finished, and the room is cleaned. The contractor walks you through the completed bathroom and hands over compliance certificates and warranty documentation.
Why choose our network for full bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast
One point of contact
You deal with a single renovator in our network who coordinates every trade, rather than juggling separate bookings for demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tiling and electrical work across the length of the job.
QBCC-licensed network
Our network is made up only of renovators who hold current QBCC licences and the insurances required for residential building work on the Gold Coast, so the people in your home are properly credentialed for wet-area work.
Written quotes and contracts
For work over $3,300 you receive a written Domestic Building Contract that sets out scope, price, timeframe and warranty, giving you a clear reference point if anything needs to be checked later.
Built for the coastal climate
Material and ventilation choices are made with Gold Coast humidity in mind, from correctly sized exhaust fans to mould-resistant substrates and corrosion-tolerant tapware, so the finished bathroom keeps performing well beyond handover.
Gold Coast considerations for full bathroom renovations
A full bathroom renovation on the Gold Coast has to cope with high coastal humidity for much of the year, and in beachside suburbs such as Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads and Surfers Paradise, salt-laden air as well. Renovators in our network specify mould-resistant substrates, quality membranes and porcelain or large-format tiles that handle movement, then size exhaust ventilation to actually clear steam rather than just tick a box. The Gold Coast's housing mix shapes the work too: high-rise and walk-up units around Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta bring strata approvals and lift access to manage, while detached homes in Robina, Helensvale and the hinterland edge at Nerang and Mudgeeraba allow more freedom to change the footprint. Where a project alters the building's structure or external openings, the renovator in our network will confirm whether a building approval is needed under City of Gold Coast requirements before work starts, so the renovation stays compliant from the first day on site.
Bathroom renovations Gold Coast: what it costs (indicative only)
As a guide only, full bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast in 2026 commonly fall into three indicative bands: roughly $15,000 to $25,000 for a smaller or budget-conscious rebuild, about $25,000 to $35,000 for a standard mid-range full renovation, and around $35,000 to $60,000 or more for premium or larger projects with custom joinery and high-end finishes. These figures are approximate market averages, not a quote. Your actual price depends on layout changes, fixture quality, waterproofing scope, site access and current labour and material costs, all of which the renovator in our network confirms in a written fixed-price quote.
Book a full bathroom renovations consultation
Ready to start your full bathroom renovations project on the Gold Coast? Submit the enquiry form and we will arrange for a QBCC-licensed renovator in our network to call you back, arrange a site visit, review your goals and prepare a clear, itemised quote. For work over $3,300, the renovator in our network supports the quote with a Domestic Building Contract so you know exactly what is included before any work begins.
Common questions about full bathroom renovations
How much does a bathroom renovation cost on the Gold Coast?
Is it cheaper to just repair parts of my old bathroom or should I do a full renovation?
Do bathroom renovations in Surfers Paradise apartments need body corporate approval?
Are there any special considerations for bathroom renovations in older Nerang homes?
Can I upgrade just my shower instead of renovating the whole bathroom?
Gold Coast suburbs we cover for Full Bathroom Renovations
The Full Bathroom Renovations service is available across all 15 Gold Coast suburbs in our coverage area. Pick your suburb for the local notes, or submit the form for a free review.
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Book full bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast
Tell us about your full bathroom renovations and a QBCC-licensed renovator in our Gold Coast network will call you back with a free, itemised quote.