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Bathroom RenovationsMain bathrooms in brick veneer family homes rebuilt properly, with the budget spent where it shows and where it lasts.
Ensuite RenovationsTired 1980s and 1990s ensuites turned into showers two people can actually use at 6am.
Small BathroomsSecond bathrooms, townhouse bathrooms and compact rooms where a smart layout beats a bigger budget.
Laundry RenovationsLaundries with real bench space and storage, often done in the same visit as the bathroom to save on trades.
WaterproofingMembranes done to the standard and certified — the part of the job that decides whether you renovate again in ten years.
Bathroom TilingFloor and wall tiling with proper falls, sensible formats and grout that stands up to western Sydney summers.
VanitiesVanities, mirror cabinets and benchtops that suit a family bathroom and a family budget.
Value and quality are not opposites
Most Penrith bathroom enquiries start in the same place: the room is tired, the family is busy, and there is a sensible budget rather than an open cheque book. That is a good brief. It forces the money to go where it matters.
Here is how we think about it. A bathroom has two kinds of cost.
The hidden layer — demolition, plumbing rough-in, falls to the waste, the waterproofing membrane, the exhaust fan and its ducting. You never see it again, and if it is done badly you will be paying for a second renovation.
The visible layer — tiles, tapware, the vanity, the shower screen, the mirror. This is where a budget can flex a long way without hurting the room's lifespan.
A value renovation keeps the hidden layer at full standard and makes smart choices on the visible layer. A cheap renovation does the opposite, and it usually looks fine for about three years.
What we renovate
- Main bathrooms in family homes
- Ensuites, especially the small ones built into 1980s and 1990s houses
- Small and second bathrooms, including townhouses and villas
- Laundries, on their own or alongside the bathroom
- Waterproofing done to the standard and certified
- Tiling with sensible formats and proper falls
- Vanities that suit the room and the budget
Penrith housing, in a paragraph or three
The suburbs that ring the Penrith CBD — Jamisontown, South Penrith, Kingswood, Cambridge Park, Emu Plains, parts of St Marys — grew quickly through the 1960s, 70s and 80s. The typical house is single-storey brick veneer on a slab or a low timber subfloor, with three or four bedrooms, one main bathroom and, in later homes, a small ensuite.
Glenmore Park began as a master-planned estate around 1990 and kept growing for decades afterwards. Jordan Springs, Caddens and newer pockets are younger again, with many homes built in the 2010s. St Marys and older streets near the Penrith town centre still have post-war fibro and weatherboard cottages among the brick.
That spread matters because a 1978 bathroom and a 2014 bathroom need very different conversations. One is at the end of its life. The other is often only dated.
The things that matter here
Heat. Penrith summers are among the hottest in greater Sydney. Bathrooms on a western wall, with a roof space above, get very warm. Good ducted ventilation, lighter floor tiles and quality flexible sealants all earn their keep.
Cold mornings. Winters swing the other way. A heated towel rail or a small underfloor heating mat is a modest cost and one of the most appreciated upgrades in a family bathroom.
Families. Many Penrith homes have more people than bathrooms. Durable tiles, a vanity with drawers, a shower without a hob that is easy to clean, and a bath that is actually used by small children tend to beat showroom features.
Asbestos in older homes. Pre-1990 homes are tested before demolition. It is not a reason to panic and it is not a step to skip.
Council and approvals
Most bathroom renovations inside an existing house are exempt development and do not need approval from Penrith City Council. Structural changes, extensions and changes to the outside of the house are different. Townhouses and villas in a strata scheme need owners corporation approval for wet-area work.
Money, deposits and who does the work
The deposit on residential building work in NSW is capped at 10 per cent of the contract price. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested. Anyone asking for more should not get the job.
Renovation work arranged through this site is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request, and you can check them on the NSW Fair Trading register.
This is a new website. We have not published reviews, star ratings or project counts, because we do not have any to show yet and we will not make them up.
Where we work
Penrith, Jamisontown and South Penrith, Glenmore Park, Emu Plains, St Marys and Kingswood, plus Cambridge Park, Werrington, Claremont Meadows, Regentville, Leonay, Emu Heights, Cranebrook and Jordan Springs.
See the 2026 cost bands or how a renovation runs. Call 02 4703 9332 or send the room details through.
Value without shortcuts
- Value Without ShortcutsWe save money on finishes you can change later, never on waterproofing, falls or the fan you cannot.
- One Price, In WritingFittings named, tile allowance stated, rubbish removal included. No 'plus extras' at the bottom of the page.
- Built for Western Sydney HeatVentilation, grout and sealant chosen for long hot summers, cold mornings and a household that showers a lot.
- A Licensed BuilderRenovation work is carried out in partnership with a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.
Recent Penrith-area rooms
Suburbs we service
Questions people ask before they commit
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Penrith?
As a 2026 guide, a main bathroom in a brick veneer family home runs about $20,000 to $32,000, an ensuite $15,000 to $25,000 and a powder room $7,000 to $13,000. Doing the main bathroom and ensuite together is usually $32,000 to $52,000.
Where can I save money without regretting it?
On things that are easy to change later: tile price, tapware finish, mirror and accessories. Do not save on waterproofing, the shower waste and falls, or the exhaust fan, because fixing those means pulling the new room apart.
Do 1970s and 1980s Penrith homes have asbestos?
Some do. Homes built or renovated before 1990 can contain asbestos in wet-area wall sheeting, eaves, vinyl floor coverings and adhesives. Bathrooms in those homes are tested before demolition, and any removal is done by a licensed asbestos removalist.
My house is in Jordan Springs or a newer part of Glenmore Park. Is it worth renovating?
If the bathroom has a defect such as a leaking shower in a house only a few years old, check first whether it is still covered by the builder's statutory warranty. If it is simply builder-grade and dated, targeted upgrades often give most of the result for less.
Who does the work?
Renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.