How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Carrickfergus?
Prices checked October 2026 · Written by Darren Kearney, master joiner, Northern Ireland · How we price
A mid-range bathroom renovation in Carrickfergus costs about £6,900 – £9,200 for a typical 2.5 × 2 m room with trades doing the work, including materials, labour and a 10% contingency. Budget starts around £5,800 and premium can reach £13,400.
Price my bathroom in CarrickfergusBathroom costs in Carrickfergus by size and finish
| Size | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small 2 × 1.7 m | £5,600 – £7,700 | £6,600 – £8,800 | £9,900 – £13,000 |
| Medium 2.5 × 2 m | £5,800 – £7,900 | £6,900 – £9,200 | £10,300 – £13,400 |
| Large 3.2 × 2.5 m | £6,200 – £8,500 | £7,400 – £9,800 | £10,900 – £14,300 |
Homes in Carrickfergus, and what that means for your bathroom
- A commuter town with three railway stations into Belfast; older houses near the castle and harbour and newer estates beyond.
Older terraces and town houses often have uneven walls and floors, lath-and-plaster ceilings and old wiring. Expect more making good than in a newer house, and keep the 10% contingency for what turns up behind the old units and tiles.
Newer houses are usually square and level, which keeps fitting quicker and cheaper.
Building control in Carrickfergus
Replacing a bathroom like-for-like doesn't usually need approval. You will need it to add a toilet or bathroom where there wasn't one, to alter drainage, to make structural changes, or to install or replace a boiler.
Carrickfergus is covered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council building control.
Questions people ask
Are prices in Carrickfergus different from the rest of Northern Ireland?
RenoLab uses the same Northern Ireland prices everywhere. Real quotes vary more with the state of the house, the finish and how busy local trades are than with the town itself, so get two or three written quotes.
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Price my bathroomNearby
- Bathroom cost in Newtownabbey about 7 miles
- Bathroom cost in Belfast about 11 miles
- Bathroom cost in Antrim about 18 miles
Also in Carrickfergus: Kitchen in Carrickfergus · En-suite in Carrickfergus. Full guide: bathroom renovation cost in Northern Ireland.
Guide prices from price book v2026.10. How we price. A guide, not a quote.