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Bathroom Renovations — Canberra ACT

A Bathroom Worth
Waking Up To—
Built to Last Decades

Ensuite, main bathroom, or full refit — every Sync bathroom is personally managed by Fady, your licensed ACT builder, with proper waterproofing, quality trades, and a finish that holds up long after handover.

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Waterproofing Guaranteed
AS 3740 compliant, certified
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    We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Your details are kept private.

    3–6 Weeks typical build time
    $15k Bathrooms from
    AS 3740 Waterproofing standard
    5.0★ Average Google rating

    Builder-Led Bathroom Renovations

    Done Right — Not Just
    Done Quickly

    A bathroom renovation isn't just about aesthetics. The work hidden behind the tiles — waterproofing, drainage, plumbing, ventilation — determines how long your bathroom actually lasts and whether it causes expensive problems further down the track.

    Fady manages every Sync bathroom renovation personally, on site every day. That means waterproofing is done correctly and inspected before tiling begins. It means trades are coordinated so work happens in the right order. And it means the finish — the part you see — is as good as the part you don't.

    💧 Why waterproofing matters more than most builders admit

    Bathroom water damage is one of the most costly and disruptive repair jobs a homeowner can face — and almost all of it is caused by substandard or incorrectly applied waterproofing. At Sync, waterproofing is not rushed. It is applied correctly, cured properly, and inspected before a single tile is laid. Every time.

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    Waterproofing to AS 3740

    Australian Standard compliant — inspected and certified before tiling.

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    All trades coordinated

    Plumber, tiler, electrician, waterproofer — scheduled in the right order, every time.

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    Statutory warranty on all works

    Full warranty documentation provided at handover — covers workmanship and structural.

    Bathroom Types We Build

    Every Kind of Bathroom — One Builder

    From a compact powder room to a luxury master ensuite with freestanding bath — Fady manages every scope with the same attention to detail and the same standard of waterproofing and finish.

    Most Popular
    Typically $18,000 – $45,000+

    Ensuite Renovation

    Master bedroom ensuites — space-efficient layouts, premium fixtures, frameless screens, and finishes that feel hotel-quality every morning. Designed around how you and your partner actually use the space.

  • Full waterproofing to AS 3740
  • Custom shower recess, niche & screen
  • Floating or wall-hung vanity
  • Premium tapware & heated towel rail
  • Large-format tile selection & installation
  • Get a Free Ensuite Quote
    Typically $20,000 – $55,000+

    Main Bathroom Renovation

    The main bathroom services the whole family — it needs to be functional, durable, and look great for years. We design main bathrooms for practical daily use while ensuring they feel fresh and well-finished.

  • Bath, shower & separate toilet configurations
  • Durable, easy-clean tile selections
  • Quality exhaust fan & ventilation
  • Generous storage — built-in or mirrored
  • Heated floor option available
  • Get a Free Main Bath Quote
    Typically $10,000 – $25,000+

    Guest Bathroom & Powder Room

    A powder room or guest bathroom makes a strong first impression. We make compact spaces feel considered and quality — the right tiles, the right fixtures, nothing wasted.

  • Space-efficient layout planning
  • Wall-hung vanity to maximise floor space
  • Feature tile or accent wall
  • Quality tapware & accessories
  • Improved ventilation & lighting
  • Enquire About This Scope
    Premium
    Typically $45,000 – $90,000+

    Luxury & Spa Bathroom

    Freestanding baths, double vanities, full-height feature tiles, underfloor heating, and bespoke joinery — built for those who want their bathroom to feel like a genuine retreat.

  • Freestanding or deep-soak bath
  • Double vanity with custom cabinetry
  • Hydronic or electric underfloor heating
  • Full-height marble or stone look tiling
  • Architectural shower with rain head
  • Discuss Your Luxury Bathroom
    Typically $18,000 – $40,000+

    Accessible & Mobility Bathroom

    Designed for ageing-in-place, disability access, or NDIS-funded modifications — we build bathrooms that meet AS 1428 accessibility standards without sacrificing style or dignity.

  • Curbless / step-free shower entry
  • Grab rail installation to AS 1428
  • Non-slip tile selection & installation
  • Wider door and turning radius
  • NDIS-compliant documentation available
  • Enquire About Accessibility
    Typically $15,000 – $35,000+

    Pool & Outdoor Bathroom

    Outdoor shower facilities, poolside change rooms, and cabana bathrooms — built with materials suited to the ACT climate, weatherproof, slip-resistant, and integrated with your outdoor living space.

  • Weather-rated materials throughout
  • Anti-slip tile selection for outdoor use
  • Proper drainage & sloping
  • Outdoor-rated fixtures & fittings
  • Integration with pool or alfresco area
  • Enquire About Outdoor Bathroom

    What's Covered

    Everything Coordinated —
    Nothing Left to Chance

    A Sync bathroom renovation covers every element from demo to handover. Every trade is coordinated by Fady — in the right order, to the right standard.

    ✓ Always Included

    ✓
    Full demolition & waste removal
    All existing fixtures, tiles, linings, and plumbing removed cleanly and disposed of correctly.
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    Waterproofing to AS 3740
    Applied by a licensed waterproofer, inspected before any tiling begins. Compliant with Australian Standard — essential for warranty validity.
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    Wall preparation & sheeting
    Correct moisture-resistant wall substrate installed — no shortcuts that cause problems later.
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    Full tiling — floors, walls & shower recess
    Your tile selection supplied and installed. Grout colour chosen with you for the best result.
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    Vanity, basin & tapware supply & install
    Wall-hung, floor-mounted, or freestanding — fitted by our licensed plumber with proper isolation valves.
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    Toilet supply & installation
    Back-to-wall, in-wall cistern, or standard — installed with correct rough-in and waste connections.
    ✓
    Shower screen or bath screen
    Frameless, semi-frameless, or framed — templated on site and installed with proper water sealing.
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    Electrical — lighting, exhaust & power points
    New LED downlights, compliant exhaust fan with external ducting, and shaver/USB outlets.
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    Plastering, painting & sealing
    All wall repairs, full repaint of bathroom and ceiling. Water-resistant paint used throughout.
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    Builder on site daily — quality control
    Every stage inspected by Fady before the next begins. Waterproofing, tiling, plumbing — all checked personally.

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    Freestanding bath supply & installation
    Acrylic, stone resin, or cast iron — positioned, levelled, and plumbed with freestanding floor mixer.
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    Hydronic underfloor heating
    Heated tile floor — warmer underfoot in Canberra winters. Includes thermostat and programmable timer.
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    Heated towel rail
    Hardwired electric or hydronic — standard in most mid-range and premium Sync bathrooms.
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    Shaving cabinet or custom mirror
    Recessed or surface-mounted shaving cabinet, or frameless custom mirror to your specification.
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    Custom joinery / built-in storage
    Linen storage, recessed niche shelving, or full vanity unit with custom door fronts.
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    Skylights or window upgrade
    Improved natural light can transform a bathroom. We handle the structural work and weatherproofing.
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    Grab rails & accessibility modifications
    AS 1428-compliant grab rails, fold-down seats, and step-free shower entries where required.
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    Layout reconfiguration
    Moving plumbing, changing window positions, or altering the floor plan — we manage the engineering and approvals.
    💧 Critical — Read This

    The Hidden Work That Determines Whether Your Bathroom Lasts 5 Years or 30

    Most bathroom renovation complaints come down to one thing: poor waterproofing. Water finds its way through incorrectly applied membranes, incorrect fall on floors, or missed junctions — and by the time you see the damage (efflorescence, cracked tiles, rotting framing), the repair bill dwarfs the cost of doing it right in the first place.

    At Sync, waterproofing is never rushed, never cut, and always inspected by the builder personally before any tiling begins. We comply with AS 3740 — and we document it.

    Our waterproofing commitment:

    Licensed waterproofer applies membrane to shower recess, bath surrounds, floor, and all junctions. Full cure time observed. Fady inspects before tiling commences. Documentation provided at handover. Covered under statutory warranty.

    How Sync Waterproofs Your Bathroom

    1

    Surface preparation

    All surfaces are checked for levelness, correctly profiled, and treated with primer where required to ensure membrane adhesion.

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    Membrane application

    Liquid membrane applied to floor, all four shower walls to correct height, bath surrounds, and all junctions — including wall-floor joints and penetrations.

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    Full cure — no shortcuts

    Correct cure time observed between coats and before tiling begins. Temperature and humidity conditions are considered. No rushing this stage.

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    Builder inspection & sign-off

    Fady personally inspects every waterproofed surface before authorising tiling to commence. This is non-negotiable on every Sync project.

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    Certification at handover

    Waterproofing certificate provided at handover along with all other warranty documentation. You have proof of compliance — permanently.

    Your Bathroom Renovation Process

    Step by Step — Clear From
    Day One to Handover

    Every Sync bathroom renovation follows a structured sequence — the right work, in the right order, with Fady managing every stage personally.

    1

    Free Consultation — On Site or by Phone

    Fady discusses your bathroom goals, looks at the existing space, and gives you an honest picture of what your budget will deliver. No obligation, no sales pitch.

    ⏱ 30–60 minutes
    2

    Design, Tile & Fixture Selections

    We work through your layout, tile choices, fixtures, tapware, and vanity together — Fady guides you with options across price points. A detailed itemised quote is produced from these decisions.

    ⏱ 1–2 weeks
    3

    Approval & Trade Scheduling

    Any required building approvals are lodged. Plumber, waterproofer, tiler, and electrician are scheduled and briefed — in the correct sequence.

    ⏱ 1–3 weeks
    4

    Construction — Fady On Site Daily

    Demolition, waterproofing (inspected before tiling), tiling, plumbing, electrical, and finishing — every stage coordinated and checked by the builder. You receive regular updates throughout.

    ⏱ 3–6 weeks depending on scope
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    Handover, Walkthrough & Warranty

    Full walkthrough with Fady, waterproofing certificate, statutory warranty documentation, and a direct line to call if anything needs attention post-handover.

    ✓ Certificate + warranty + builder contact

    Before & After

    Before
    After
    Ensuite — Full Refit
    Before
    After
    Main Bathroom — Luxury Upgrade
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    After
    Guest Bathroom — Full Reno
    Before
    After
    Bathroom — Freestanding Bath Addition

    Investment Guide

    What Does a Bathroom Renovation
    Cost in Canberra?

    Honest, indicative ranges for the Canberra ACT market in 2025. Your actual quote depends on the scope, materials chosen, and any required plumbing or structural changes.

    Entry

    Refresh & Update

    $15,000 – $25,000

    Best for: Cosmetic update — keep layout, replace fixtures and tiles

  • New vanity, toilet & tapware
  • Retile floor & shower recess
  • New shower screen
  • Updated lighting & exhaust
  • Waterproofing to AS 3740
  • Paint & final finish
  • Suitable where the existing layout is functional and the bathroom is structurally sound.

    ★ Most Popular

    Full Renovation

    $25,000 – $55,000

    Best for: Complete refit — everything replaced, layout adjusted

  • Full demolition & preparation
  • Waterproofing to AS 3740
  • Full tiling — floor, walls & shower
  • Premium vanity, basin & tapware
  • Frameless or semi-frameless screen
  • Toilet, accessories & mirrors
  • Heated towel rail
  • LED lighting & quality exhaust
  • The most common scope for Canberra homes — complete transformation at a realistic price.

    Premium

    Luxury & Custom

    $55,000 – $90,000+

    Best for: Freestanding bath, double vanity, feature tiles, spa finish

  • Everything in Full Renovation
  • Freestanding bath supply & install
  • Double vanity with custom cabinetry
  • Underfloor heating (hydronic or electric)
  • Full-height feature tiling
  • Architectural shower system
  • Custom joinery & recessed niche
  • Premium tapware & accessories
  • For those who want a bathroom that feels like a genuine daily luxury — built to last decades.

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    The best way to understand your bathroom's cost is a 30-minute conversation with Fady.

    Costs vary widely depending on tile selections, plumbing changes, access, and your existing bathroom's condition. Fady will give you a straight answer — and flag anything that might affect your budget before you commit.

    Book your free consultation →

    Why Builder-Led Matters in Bathrooms

    Common Bathroom Renovation
    Problems — And How We Prevent Them

    Bathrooms are the most technically demanding renovation. Here's what goes wrong when they're not managed properly — and exactly how Sync handles each.

    ❌ What homeowners complain about
    ✗ Waterproofing applied incorrectly or rushed — causes tile failure, water damage, mould within years
    ✗ Trades not coordinated — plumber finishes before waterproofer arrives, work has to be redone
    ✗ Tiles laid with uneven falls — water pools instead of draining, leading to chronic wet floors
    ✗ Grout joints inconsistent — visible gaps and poor alignment on feature tile work
    ✗ Fixtures not centred or aligned properly — small errors that are visible every day
    ✗ No documentation at handover — can't prove waterproofing compliance when selling the home
    ✓ How Sync prevents it
    ✓ Waterproofing applied to AS 3740, full cure time observed, inspected by builder before tiling — every project
    ✓ All trades scheduled in the correct sequence by the builder — no wasted days, no rework
    ✓ Falls checked during waterproofing and tiling stages — drain points correct before any tile is set
    ✓ Fady checks tiling as it goes — alignment, grout joints, and pattern consistency reviewed daily
    ✓ Fixture layouts marked and approved by client before installation commences — zero guesswork
    ✓ Waterproofing certificate and full warranty documentation provided at handover — you're protected

    Canberra Bathroom Clients

    What Homeowners Say After Their
    Bathroom Renovation

    "Our main bathroom hadn't been touched since the house was built in the late eighties. The waterproofing had failed, the tiles were cracked, and we'd been living with it for too long. Fady came out, assessed it properly, and was honest that it needed a full strip-out rather than a patch job. The new bathroom took just under three weeks from demolition to the final seal. The tiling is immaculate, the shower screen sits perfectly, and everything drains exactly as it should. He coordinated the plumber and electrician himself so we never had to manage any of it. We've since had him quote the ensuite."

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    Karen & Paul S. Campbell, ACT · Bathroom Renovation · 2025 ★★★★★  Google Review
    ★★★★★

    "The ensuite was a tight space and I was worried about what we could actually achieve in it. Fady suggested a layout change that opened it up completely. The result is better than anything we'd seen in our budget."

    Michelle T. Griffith, ACT · 2025
    ★★★★★

    Communication was excellent from start to finish. Fady kept us updated throughout the build, stuck closely to the timeline, and always made sure we knew what was happening next. The whole process felt organised and stress-free.

    Andrew B. · Downer, Griffith, ACT · 2025

    Where We Renovate

    All ACT Suburbs

    Including Queanbeyan region

    Braddon Deakin Yarralumla Campbell Downer Narrabundah Hawker Kambah Gungahlin Belconnen Woden Tuggeranong Manuka Kingston Griffith Curtin Lyons Garran Ainslie O'Connor Turner Queanbeyan + All ACT Suburbs

    Bathroom Renovation FAQs

    Common Questions
    Before You Reach Out

    Questions Canberra homeowners ask before booking a bathroom consultation. Prefer to speak directly? Call Fady on 0452 394 567.

    Call Fady Directly

    0452 394 567

    Direct to the builder. No reception, no delays.

    Book Free Bathroom Consultation
    How long does a bathroom renovation take?

    A standard bathroom renovation takes 3–6 weeks for construction, depending on the scope. This excludes the design/planning phase (1–2 weeks) and any required approvals (1–3 weeks). Larger bathrooms with structural changes take longer. We give you a specific timeline before you commit — and we stick to it.

    If your home has more than one bathroom, yes — and we plan around that. If the bathroom being renovated is the only one, we discuss your options honestly during the consultation. We schedule work as efficiently as possible to minimise the period you're without bathroom access. This is a real consideration and we treat it seriously.

    AS 3740 is the Australian Standard for waterproofing in wet areas. It specifies where waterproofing must be applied, how high it must extend, and what materials are compliant. Non-compliant waterproofing voids warranty, can fail building inspections on sale, and is the leading cause of costly bathroom water damage. All Sync bathrooms are waterproofed to this standard and documented at handover.

    Both options work. You can source your own fixtures and tiles — we'll advise on specifications to ensure compatibility — or we can supply through our trade accounts. We guide you through selections with showrooms and samples, and advise on what works well for your specific space. Tiles in particular: we advise on format, finish, and fall before any order is placed.

    Yes — bathrooms consistently rank alongside kitchens as the highest-return renovation in the Australian property market. A well-executed main bathroom or ensuite renovation in Canberra typically returns strong value, particularly in inner suburbs and owner-occupier markets. An outdated bathroom is also consistently cited by buyers as a reason to reduce their offer.

    Yes. We can reconfigure bathroom layouts, including moving toilet waste points, relocating shower recesses, and changing drain positions. This involves licensed plumbing work and may require a building approval depending on the extent of changes. Fady will advise on the cost and approval requirements for your specific layout change during the consultation.

    Free Bathroom Consultation

    Let's Plan Your
    New Bathroom Together

    Describe your project and Fady will call you within 24 hours to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation — on site at your home or over the phone.

    ✓ Free — no obligation, no pressure
    ✓ You speak directly with Fady — the licensed builder
    ✓ Honest advice on waterproofing, layout & budget
    ✓ Response within 24 hours

    Prefer to call now?

    0452 394 567

    Straight to Fady — no call centre, no reception.

      We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Your details are kept private.

      📞 Call Fady Free Bathroom Quote