River City Constructions is a QBCC licensed builder delivering bathroom renovations across Brisbane’s north and western suburbs. Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms to get right when building or renovating a home. Without proper waterproofing, plumbing or materials, the space will not work.
We bring our own skills to your Brisbane bathroom and we work closely with a number of trusted trades, so the finished bathroom is built to standard and in working order.
For many Brisbane homeowners, the bathroom is a deciding factor when buying a house. If you are renovating to sell, getting the bathrooms right is worth the effort. The same applies when you are renovating to stay. We tend to underestimate how much time we spend in the bathroom, and even modest changes to lighting or layout make a daily difference.
Every bathroom is different, so the scope depends on the house and what you want from the space. Common work includes:
If the bathroom is part of a wider project, we also handle kitchen renovations and full home renovations.
There is no single answer, and anyone giving you a figure before seeing the room is guessing. What moves the number:
We come out, look at the room, and give you a written quote with a breakdown of works before anything is signed. You will know what you are paying for and what is included.
Plenty of operators will quote a bathroom. Fewer are licensed to handle it when the job turns structural, and bathrooms turn structural more often than people expect. Moving a wall, widening a doorway, cutting into floor joists for a new waste, or adding an ensuite all involve building work, not just fit-out.
River City Constructions holds QBCC Licence 15328521. Under Queensland rules, residential building work valued over $3,300 must be covered by Queensland Home Warranty Insurance through a QBCC licensed contractor. That cover sits behind the work.
We also handle bathrooms in Brisbane’s character homes, where pre-1947 properties come with their own constraints on what can be changed.
Bathroom and ensuite work from recent River City Constructions projects:
We work across Brisbane’s northside and western suburbs, including Samford, Ferny Grove, Ferny Hills, Upper Kedron, The Gap, Arana Hills, Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Park, Ashgrove, Bardon, McDowall and Bunya.
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Cost depends on the scope of works, whether the layout changes, the condition of the existing bathroom, and the fixtures and finishes you choose. Moving plumbing costs more than keeping it in place, and older homes sometimes reveal water damage once the linings come off. River City Constructions provides a written quote with a breakdown of works after a site visit.
Most bathroom renovations run a few weeks on site, depending on scope. A straightforward refresh moves faster than a full strip-out with layout changes or an ensuite addition. Waterproofing needs curing time between stages, and fixture lead times can affect the schedule. We give you a timeline with your quote so you know what to plan around.
It depends on the work. Renovations that stay within the existing footprint and do not alter the structure often do not require a development application, though plumbing work still needs a licensed plumber and the right approvals. Structural changes, extensions, or work on a property under a Character or Heritage overlay can require council assessment. We will tell you what your job needs before we start.
Yes, and small bathrooms are some of the most satisfying work we do. A tight footprint means the layout has to work harder, so decisions about where the shower sits, which way the door swings and where storage goes matter more. We will talk through the options for your space and what each one involves.
Yes. We handle ensuite additions, including the structural work, plumbing and waterproofing involved in adding a new wet area off an existing bedroom. Adding an ensuite is building work rather than a fit-out, which is where holding a QBCC builder’s licence matters. We can also renovate an existing ensuite that is no longer working for you.
Tyron Ballinger
