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Finished bathroom renovation with petrol-green stacked wall tiles, a floating oak vanity, brass tap and a frameless glass walk-in shower (illustrative image)

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Bathroom Renovation in George Town: Packages, Prices & Process

Better Bathrooms, Thoughtfully Built, for homes in George Town

Inside George Town's long, narrow shophouses, the bathroom is often tucked at the back or squeezed under a staircase. Show us where yours is with a WhatsApp photo.

Why homeowners start with BathWorks Malaysia

  • Prices on the page

    Starting prices and package ranges, before you ask.

  • Itemised written quote

    Final price set after a site visit, line by line.

  • No surprise extras

    Hidden damage is photographed and priced for your OK.

George Town

What Shapes a Bathroom Renovation in George Town

George Town's pre-war shophouses usually have deep, narrow floor plans, so bathrooms sit at the rear near the air well or were added upstairs later, often with ageing pipes running through old walls. Inside the UNESCO heritage zone, owners should check whether the city council's requirements apply before changing anything structural. Within the bathroom itself, new waterproofing from RM1,500 per job and a slim sliding shower screen from RM800 per installation suit tight spaces. George Town owners can send photos on WhatsApp; site-visit availability is confirmed there.

Services

Bathroom Renovation Services, One Job or the Whole Room

Every price is a starting price for that job. Your quotation sets the final figure.

Full Bathroom Renovation

The whole room, stripped back and rebuilt.

  • Hacking and disposal
  • New floor and wall tiles
  • Waterproofing
  • Plumbing upgrade

FromRM5,000per project

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Bathroom Tiling

Floors and walls in porcelain, ceramic or mosaic.

  • Floor and wall tiling
  • Porcelain, ceramic or mosaic
  • Tile supply confirmed in quotation

FromRM25per sq ft

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Bathroom Waterproofing

A waterproofing membrane under the finish.

  • Membrane application
  • Wet-area floor and wall base

FromRM1,500per job

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Bathroom Plumbing Upgrade

Old pipes replaced, leaks fixed.

  • Replace old pipes
  • Fix leaks
  • Upgrade bathroom plumbing

FromRM500per job

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Shower Screen Installation

Tempered safety glass, made to your opening.

  • Frameless, semi-frameless or sliding
  • Sliding or swing door
  • Custom sizes

FromRM800per installation

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Vanity & Cabinet Installation

Custom vanities and storage cabinets.

  • Wall-mounted or floor-standing
  • Vanity and storage cabinets

FromRM1,200per installation

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Bathtub to Shower Conversion

Old bathtub out, walk-in shower in.

  • Bathtub removal
  • Walk-in shower conversion

FromRM3,500per project

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Every price above is a starting price. Your final price is set in the written, itemised quotation after a site visit.

Packages

Three Renovation Packages, Scope Side by Side

Read across a row to see what changes between packages.

Essential

Indicative range

RM5,000 – RM8,000

A clean refresh on a careful budget.

Tiles

Basic tile replacement

Fixtures

Standard fixtures (basin, toilet)

Waterproofing

Basic waterproofing

Plumbing

Standard plumbing

Shower

Not listed

Vanity & mirror

Not listed

Options & extras

Not listed

Standard

Indicative range

RM8,000 – RM15,000

Modern finishes with glass and storage.

Tiles

Premium porcelain tiles

Fixtures

Quality fixtures & fittings

Waterproofing

Full waterproofing membrane

Plumbing

Not listed

Shower

Shower screen + rain shower head

Vanity & mirror

Vanity cabinet

Options & extras

Not listed

Premium

Indicative range

RM15,000 – RM30,000+

Designer materials and smart options.

Tiles

Designer tiles & natural stone

Fixtures

Premium branded fixtures

Waterproofing

Included (scope in quotation)

Plumbing

Not listed

Shower

Frameless glass shower screen

Vanity & mirror

Custom vanity & mirror cabinet

Options & extras

Underfloor heating option, smart toilet option, full electrical rewiring

Ranges are estimates. The final price depends on bathroom size, materials and scope, and every quotation covers materials, labour, waterproofing and cleanup.

Before & after

Before and After: A Tired Bathroom, Rebuilt

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Dated bathroom with small pink wall tiles and a built-in bathtub before renovation (illustrative image)
The same bathroom after renovation with a walk-in glass shower, petrol-green tiles and an oak vanity (illustrative image)

Before

After

Bathtub to walk-in shower conversion in a terrace house bathroom

Process

How a Bathroom Renovation Moves from Photos to Handover

Four steps, each one agreed in writing before the next.

  1. Send photos & size

    WhatsApp a few photos and rough measurements.

  2. Site visit

    We measure and check what sits behind the tiles.

  3. Written itemised quote

    Scope and price, line by line. No obligation.

  4. Choose finishes, then build

    Pick tiles and fittings, pay the agreed deposit, works begin.

Start with step one: send your photos.

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FAQ

Bathroom Renovation Questions, Answered

My George Town shophouse is in the heritage zone. Can the bathroom still be renovated?

Interior bathroom work is often possible, but owners should check with the city council whether any approval applies to their property. Once that is clear, the site visit and written quotation cover the bathroom works themselves.

The upstairs bathroom leaks into the room below. What is the usual fix?

Leaks through to a lower floor usually mean the waterproofing under the tiles has failed. Waterproofing starts from RM1,500 per job, and the tiles above it are relaid; the quotation lists both.

Access to my shophouse is through a narrow lane. Should a George Town owner worry about that?

Mention it when you send photos on WhatsApp. Access for materials and debris is checked during the site visit and taken into account in the quotation.

What do the package prices cover?

Each range is an estimate for that level of finish. Every quotation covers materials, labour, waterproofing and cleanup, and the final price depends on your bathroom's size, the materials you choose and the scope.

Can I supply my own tiles or fittings?

Yes. You can supply your own materials and we handle the installation, or we source them for you as part of the quotation.

What happens if damaged pipes are found behind the tiles?

We stop, photograph the problem, explain it and price the extra work. Nothing proceeds until you approve it.

Do you take single jobs, like a shower screen only?

Yes. Tiling, waterproofing, plumbing, shower screens, vanities and bathtub-to-shower conversions are each quoted on their own.

Nearby

Bathroom Renovation Near George Town

Other towns in Penang we take enquiries from.

Finished bathroom with stacked petrol-green tiles and brass fittings (illustrative image)

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Send Your Bathroom Photos, Get a Written Scope

A few photos and rough measurements are enough to begin.

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