Bathroom Renovations in Longford & the Midlands
Why Proper Waterproofing Makes or Breaks a Bathroom Renovation
The single most important element of any bathroom renovation is one that nobody ever sees once the job is finished — the waterproofing. Behind every tiled wall and under every tiled floor is a layer of tanking and waterproof membrane that determines whether your renovation lasts five years or twenty-five.
When it's done correctly, water stays exactly where it should. When it's done poorly — or skipped entirely, which happens more often than it should — water finds its way into the floor structure, the wall cavities and eventually the rooms below. The damage that follows is slow, invisible and expensive.
Swollen joists, damp walls, failed plaster, mould and in serious cases structural damage to the floor build-up itself. By the time the problem becomes visible, the tiles have to come up, the substrate has to be stripped back and the job has to be done again from scratch — at full cost.
At RPH Construction we treat waterproofing as a non-negotiable stage of every bathroom renovation we carry out. It's not something we rush through to get to the tiling faster. It's the foundation that everything else sits on, and we give it the time and attention it deserves.
Why Choose RPH Construction for Your Bathroom Renovation in Longford
How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Longford?
Again, we'll give you a straight answer rather than sending you away to figure it out yourself.
The average bathroom renovation in Ireland costs between €6,500 and €12,000 in 2026 for a standard three to five square metre bathroom with a mid-range finish. Because labour rates in Dublin and the major cities are typically 15 to 20 per cent higher than the rest of the country, homeowners in Longford and the Midlands will generally find themselves at the more competitive end of that range for the same quality of work.
The factors that move the cost up or down are straightforward. The single biggest cost lever in any bathroom renovation is whether you are changing the layout. Keeping the toilet, shower and basin in their existing positions saves significantly on plumbing costs and reduces the programme. If you're happy to keep everything where it is and simply upgrade the fixtures, fittings and tiles, you'll get a substantially better result for less money than if you're reconfiguring the room from scratch.
Wet rooms and high-specification ensuites with premium materials, freestanding baths and bespoke fittings will naturally sit higher. A wet room or high-spec ensuite starts at around €10,000 and rises to €22,000 and above for premium finishes.
As with every project we take on, we'll come out, look at the bathroom, understand what you want to achieve and give you a clear written quote before any work begins.
Bathroom Renovations Across Longford & the Midlands
We carry out bathroom renovations throughout County Longford and the surrounding area including Longford Town, Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown, Granard, Lanesborough, Roscommon Town, Athlone, Mullingar, Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle, Castlerea and beyond. If you're in the Midlands or North West.
If you have a site and you're at any stage of the planning process — whether you have full planning permission in place or you're still at the early thinking stage — get in touch and we'll have a conversation about what's involved.
Bathroom Renovation Services We Provide
Every bathroom renovation we carry out is treated as a full construction project. We don't cut corners on what's behind the tiles — because that's where bathrooms fail. Here's what our bathroom renovation service covers:
Full Bathroom Renovations A complete bathroom renovation from start to finish. We strip the room back to the walls and floor, assess what's there, and rebuild it properly — new sanitaryware, new plumbing, new electrics, full tiling and all finishes. When we're done, the room is complete and ready to use.
Wet Rooms Wet rooms are increasingly popular across Ireland and for good reason — they're practical, easy to clean and give a clean, modern look to any bathroom space. A wet room needs to be built properly to function properly. That means correct drainage gradients, full waterproof tanking of the floor and walls, and tiling that's going to hold up for years. We build wet rooms across Longford and the Midlands to the standard they deserve.
Ensuite Renovations Ensuites are often the most neglected bathroom in the house — too small to feel worth investing in but used every day. We renovate ensuites of all sizes, maximising the space available and fitting everything to a finish that matches the rest of your home.
Shower Installations & Upgrades Replacing an old over-bath shower with a proper walk-in enclosure, or installing a power shower where there was none before — our team handles all shower installations including plumbing, enclosure fitting, tiling and glass.
Plumbing Works Moving a toilet, repositioning a sink, relocating pipework — all plumbing involved in your bathroom renovation is carried out by our team as part of the job. No need to source a separate plumber and hope they show up.
Full Tiling Floor tiles, wall tiles, shower enclosures — our team tiles the full bathroom as part of the renovation. We take time to set out correctly so the finished result looks exactly as it should, with cuts and patterns that sit right.
Bathroom Electrics Heated towel rails, shaver sockets, extractor fans, underfloor heating, lighting — all electrical work in the bathroom is carried out to the required standard for wet areas.
Underfloor Heating Electric underfloor heating under tiles is one of the most popular upgrades we fit during bathroom renovations. It adds very little to the overall cost of a renovation and makes a significant difference to how the room feels day to day. We install it as part of the floor build-up before tiling begins.
Bathroom Renovation Questions Answered
A standard full bathroom renovation — stripping out, replumbing, tiling, new suite and fit-out — typically takes one to three weeks depending on the size of the room and the scope of the work. Wet rooms can take slightly longer due to the waterproofing and tanking stages. We give you a realistic timeline as part of your written quote.
Not necessarily. If you have more than one bathroom in your home, you can continue using another while the renovation is underway. If you only have one bathroom, it's worth planning around the timeline. We discuss this with every client upfront and work to keep the room out of use for as short a time as possible.
Yes. Electric underfloor heating is straightforward to install during a bathroom renovation — it goes in as part of the floor build-up before the tiles are laid. It's worth adding during a renovation rather than trying to retrofit it later.
A walk-in shower is an enclosed shower area within a bathroom — usually with a tray, screen or glass panel. A wet room is a fully waterproofed bathroom where the shower has no tray or enclosure and the whole floor is designed to drain. Wet rooms require more preparation and waterproofing work to build correctly but give a more open, contemporary look and are easier to clean.
Yes. Many clients come to us having already selected their suite, tiles and fittings. We're happy to work with whatever you've chosen. If you'd prefer recommendations on suppliers across Longford and the Midlands, we can point you in the right direction.
Yes. We regularly work in compact bathrooms and ensuites where making the most of the space is as important as the finish. Small bathrooms actually reward good planning and quality tiling more than large ones — and we enjoy the challenge of getting them right.
Call us on 087 001 1013 or fill in the contact form and we'll arrange a free site visit. We come to you, assess the room and give you a clear written quote with no obligation.
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Ready to Renovate Your Bathroom in Longford?
Get in touch with RPH Construction today and we'll arrange a free site visit at a time that suits you. We'll look at the bathroom, discuss what you want to achieve and give you an honest quote for the job.
More Construction Services We Offer
We offer a full range of home renovation and construction services across Longford and the Midlands. Every job is handled directly by our 14-strong team — no subcontractors, no handoffs, just one crew accountable for the whole project from start to finish.
New Builds
Building a new home from the ground up is one of life's biggest projects. We manage the full process from foundations to final handover, with no corners cut.
Kitchen Renovations
A kitchen renovation is one of the best investments you can make in your home. We design and build kitchens that are practical, hardwearing and built to last.
Bathroom Renovations
From a simple refresh to a full wet room installation — our team handles everything from plumbing to tiling to final bathroom renovation fit-out.
House Extensions
Need more space? We design and build single and double storey extensions that complement your existing home and add real value to your property.
Structural Alterations
Knocking walls, opening up spaces, structural steelwork — we handle all structural alterations with the engineering know-how to do it safely and properly.
Internal Reconfigurations
Want your home to flow differently? We reconfigure internal layouts to give you the living space that actually works for how you live.