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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 Kuching: Packages, Prices & Process

Better Bathrooms, Thoughtfully Built, for homes in Kuching

Kuching has bathrooms in riverside shophouses, decades-old terraces and brand-new condominiums. Whichever you own, the plan starts with photos and a site visit.

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.

Kuching

What Shapes a Bathroom Renovation in Kuching

Kuching spreads along both banks of the Sarawak River, from heritage shophouses near the waterfront to terraces and semi-detached homes in suburbs built over several decades, plus newer condominiums. It is one of the wettest cities in Malaysia, and long rainy spells expose weak waterproofing and slow drains. For older homes, a full renovation from RM5,000 per project renews membranes and pipes; for newer ones, a shower screen or custom vanity may be enough. Kuching owners can enquire, site-visit availability is confirmed on WhatsApp, and project schedules are confirmed per location in Kuching.

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

Drag the handle to compare. Your own photos are the starting point for your quote.

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 Kuching terrace house is about 30 years old. Should the pipes be replaced during renovation?

It is worth checking. Older homes often still have original pipes that have narrowed or corroded. If the walls are being opened anyway, a plumbing upgrade from RM500 per job avoids breaking new tiles later. The Kuching site visit confirms the condition.

Can a Kuching shophouse bathroom upstairs be renovated without disturbing the shop below?

The main concern is preventing leaks into the ground floor, so waterproofing is done carefully before tiling. Work hours and access are agreed with you after the quotation, taking the shop's operations in Kuching into account.

Which package do most Kuching condo owners consider?

It varies with the unit and taste, but Standard, RM8,000 – RM15,000 indicatively, covers porcelain tiles, a shower screen and a vanity cabinet, which suits many condo bathrooms. The final Kuching price follows a site visit.

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 Kuching

Other towns in Sarawak 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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