Turn your outdated bathroom into a beautiful, comfortable and functional space you’ll enjoy every day. With expert bathroom renovation services in Geelong, MB Renovations brings together thoughtful layouts, modern fixtures, quality tiling and professional waterproofing to create bathrooms that look stunning and are built for everyday living.
*Applies to waterproofing work completed as part of your renovation.
Before preparing your quote, we assess the bathroom’s layout, plumbing, ventilation and existing surfaces. This helps us understand the work involved and provide a more accurate estimate.
Whether you need a full bathroom rebuild or a smaller refresh, there are different ways to approach your renovation. The right option depends on what’s working in your existing bathroom, what needs to change and how much you plan to spend.
Waterproofing is the stage nobody sees once the tiles are down, but it’s what protects the rest of the house from water damage for years afterward. Whether it needs full replacement depends on the scope — a shower reline or a full strip-out needs new waterproofing; swapping a vanity or toilet generally doesn’t disturb the membrane at all. Where it is being renewed, the membrane goes on the floor, up the walls and across every junction, then cures before tiling begins.
Waterproofing protects your bathroom against moisture entering the surrounding walls and floors. Where waterproofing needs to be replaced, our team prepares the surfaces, installs the system to AS 3740 and checks the work before tiling proceeds. Applicable compliance documentation is provided in line with the work completed. Our five-year waterproofing warranty covers the waterproofing work under the agreed warranty terms. See our Waterproofing page for the full process.
Every bathroom renovation starts with what’s underneath the tiles — drainage, waterproofing and ventilation — before storage and finishes come into it. What matters most depends on your home’s age and layout, not just its size.
If your bathroom is the only one, timing matters more than usual. We’ll talk through realistic staging, how long you’re likely to be without full use of the room, and what to plan for in the meantime — before any work is booked in.
The cost of renovating your bathroom depends on its size, condition and the amount of work involved. Replacing fixtures and tiling within an existing layout is different from a renovation that involves moving plumbing, re-waterproofing or changing the layout.
The indicative costs below show the pricing for different stages of a bathroom renovation. Your final quote will depend on the work required for your home.
| Plan & measure | Included in quote |
| Demolition | $1,200 (typ. $1,000–$1,800) |
| Plumbing rough-in | $1,800 |
| Electrical rough-in | $600 |
| Waterproofing | $600 |
| Waterproofing inspection | $150 |
| Tiling | $2,500 |
| Fixtures — supply & install | $3,000 |
| Glass (shower screen / mirror) | $800 |
| Final plumbing & electrical | $1,200 |
| Silicone, sealing & finishing | $500 |
| Final clean & inspection | $900 |
Not every renovation includes every stage above — a partial upgrade may only involve a few of these. Your itemised quote sets out exactly what applies to your bathroom.
MB Renovations is based in Melbourne and also undertakes bathroom renovations in Geelong. Our team handles the planning, trade coordination and renovation work, bringing the same experience and attention to detail to projects in both locations.
You’ll work directly with the MB Renovations team, with a clear understanding of the work involved and someone to contact throughout your renovation.
Explore completed MB Renovations projects in the Geelong region and see examples of the work our team has carried out. Browse our project gallery for bathroom layouts, tiling, fixtures and renovation ideas for your own home.
Combine both into one itemised quote and one coordinated trade schedule.
Your bathroom’s size, existing condition, layout changes and choice of fixtures and finishes all affect the cost. Keeping the existing layout may reduce plumbing and building work, while extensive repairs or layout changes can increase the budget. See the cost table above, or request an itemised quote.
Yes — the site visit and the written itemised quote that follows are both free, for every bathroom we quote.
Not always. It depends on the condition of the existing waterproofing and the renovation work involved. Removing shower tiles or wet-area linings may require waterproofing to be replaced, while changing a vanity or tapware may not. We’ll assess what needs to be done before work begins.
Work stops in that area until it’s properly assessed. Suspected asbestos is managed in line with WorkSafe Victoria requirements, with licensed removal where required, before affected demolition continues — it’s a safety step, not a standard cost variation.
Unlike asbestos, this is scoped as a standard variation and agreed with you before further work proceeds — never charged without your sign-off.
Often yes — less area to tile and fewer fixtures can mean a lower cost. But a small bathroom with premium fixtures or full re-waterproofing can still cost more than a larger one with a simpler scope.
It depends on the scope and your specific property — structural changes are more likely to need one than like-for-like replacements. We’ll flag anything that applies during the site assessment, and recommend confirming with the City of Greater Geelong or a building surveyor for anything structural.
Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on scope, site conditions and material availability.
Yes — many renovations keep the existing plumbing and focus on waterproofing, tiling and fixtures.
Get in touch and we’ll confirm whether we currently cover your area.
Request a free quote and we’ll arrange a site visit before providing an itemised quote.
Thinking about upgrading your bathroom? Share your renovation requirements with MB Renovations, and our team will contact you to discuss the options for your home.
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