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If it's the only bathroom, mostly yes — but with limits. A skilled fitter sequences the work to keep the toilet operational for most of the install, taking it out of service only briefly for tiling and final fit. The shower or bath is typically out of service for 5–10 days. Have a plan for showering elsewhere for that period (gym, family, friend nearby). Two-bathroom homes are easier — close one off entirely for the duration.

Standard family bathroom refit: 7–10 days on site. Larger or wetroom-based: 10–14 days. Quick refresh (replace suite, no tiling, no layout change): 3–5 days. Premium refit with bespoke joinery, natural stone, complex tiling patterns: 14–21 days. Add 4–8 weeks of lead time before the install for ordering suites, tiles, and any custom items.

Walk-in shower: a level access shower with a glass screen but no door, sitting on a low-profile shower tray. Wetroom: no tray at all — the entire shower area is tiled with a fall toward a linear or central drain, the floor itself is the shower base. Wetrooms are more expensive (waterproofing membrane required, more tiling complexity) but give a seamless feel. Most modern Irish upgrades go walk-in with a low-profile tray; full wetrooms suit larger bathrooms or wheelchair-accessible designs.

Skipping waterproofing in wet areas. Cheap installs use cement-based adhesives only, then tile and grout, with no surface-applied waterproof membrane. Within 2–5 years water tracks behind the tiles, the joist below rots, and the ceiling below stains. Quality installs use Schluter, Ardex, or BAL membrane systems that fully waterproof the wall and floor before tiling. Insist on this in any quote — it adds €300–€700 but prevents thousands of repair cost down the line.

Yes for almost all jobs — extractor fans, recessed lighting, shaver sockets, electric showers, and underfloor heating all need a Safe Electric registered electrician. Bathroom electrical work has stricter zoning rules than other rooms and certifications must be kept for property sale. Most bathroom fitters coordinate the electrician; budget €450–€1,200 for the electrical element of a typical bathroom refit.