Bathroom remodeling in Kilkenny
Bathroom remodeling, walk-in showers, wet rooms and en-suites in County Kilkenny, priced in writing by one vetted local company.
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- 104,160people live in Kilkenny
- 41%of homes were built before 1981
- 15%of people are 65 or over
- 42%of homes have 4 or more bedrooms
Before and after
Real bathrooms, before and after the work.
What a bathroom job in Kilkenny usually is
In County Kilkenny, 41% of permanent homes were built before 1981, 24% between 1981 and 2000, and 35% in 2001 or later (CSO Census 2022). 42% of homes in Kilkenny have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning most family houses have both a main bathroom and at least one en-suite.
In Kilkenny, 41% of homes were built before 1981, 10th of the 26 towns on this site (42% across All 26 Counties, 42% nationally), and 35% in 2001 or later. 15% of people are 65 or over and 74% of households own their home. Figures from CSO Census 2022, our sums.
What a bathroom costs in Kilkenny
In County Kilkenny, a full family bathroom renovation with the layout kept is €8,800 to €16,500, a refresh is €4,000 to €8,800, and an en-suite is €3,000 to €7,500.
By bathroom
| Bathroom | Typical cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh, same layout | €4,000 to €8,800 | New suite and tiles. The toilet, basin and shower stay where they are. |
| Small bathroom, 2 to 4 m² | €4,500 to €7,500 | How much is tiled, and whether the bath becomes a shower. |
| En-suite | €3,000 to €7,500 | Size, a tray or a level floor, and whether it's a redo or a new one. |
| Family bathroom, full renovation, 4 to 5 m² | €8,800 to €16,500 | A bath, a shower or both, tiles floor to ceiling, a new floor. |
| Bath out, walk-in shower in | €9,000 to €16,000 | Priced as a full renovation: the bath, the tiles and the floor all come out. |
| Wet room | €5,000 to €10,000 | Timber or concrete floor, where the drain goes, the tiles. |
| Large wet room, 6 to 10 m², premium | €16,000 to €30,000+ | Moving the drain, large porcelain, underfloor heating. |
| Accessible bathroom, level-access shower | €5,000 to €10,000 | Rails, a seat and the door width. Council grants can pay for most of it. |
| High-spec, with layout changes | €16,000 to €40,000+ | Premium tiles and brassware, the toilet and shower moved. |
Labour and materials together. Ask for the VAT to be shown on your written price.
Accessible bathrooms and grants in Kilkenny
Kilkenny is in the Your Local County Council area. 15,728 people in Kilkenny are 65 or over and 22,394 have a disability, by Census 2022. For a level-access shower, grab rails or a downstairs toilet, Your Local County Council pays:
- the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, up to €40,000;
- the Mobility Aids Grant, up to €8,000, for household incomes up to €37,500.
No County Council in Ireland pays a grant if work starts before your application is lodged and approved in writing.
How the grants work in Ireland, and what an accessible bathroom involves.
Share of residents aged 65 or over, CSO Census 2022, our sums.
Kilkenny's homes against the rest of Ireland
Share of homes built before 1981, where the year was stated. CSO Census 2022, our sums.
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Questions from Kilkenny
How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Kilkenny?
A full family bathroom in Kilkenny with the layout kept is €8,800 to €16,500, a refresh is €4,000 to €8,800 and an en-suite is €3,000 to €7,500. The local company prices yours in writing after seeing the room.
Is there a grant for a walk-in shower or accessible bathroom in Kilkenny?
Yes, from Kilkenny County Council: up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant or €8,000 under the Mobility Aids Grant, means tested. Apply before work starts.
Who will price my bathroom in Kilkenny?
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How old is the housing stock in Kilkenny?
41% of homes in Kilkenny were built before 1981 and 35% in 2001 or later, according to CSO Census 2022.
Near Kilkenny, and the guides
- Bathroom remodeling in Wicklow42% of homes built before 1981; 155,851 people.
- Bathroom remodeling in Louth42% of homes built before 1981; 139,703 people.
- Bathroom remodeling in Offaly42% of homes built before 1981; 83,150 people.
- Bathroom remodeling costsEvery job priced across Ireland, line by line.
- Walk-in showersThe bath out, a walk-in in: what changes and what it costs.
- Accessible bathroomsLevel showers, grab rails and comfort-height suites.
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