Bathroom renovation in Galway City

Renovations, walk-in showers, en-suites and accessible bathrooms in Galway City, priced in writing by one local company.

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33,886people live in Galway City
24%of homes were built before 1981
10%of people are 65 or over
36%of homes have 4 or more bedrooms

Before and after

Real bathrooms, before and after the work.

Before: A bathroom with green tiles and a stained basin, and the same bathroom with a new vanity, toilet and floor — **Refit.** A dated bathroom, refitted. Green tiles and a wall-hung basin out; a vanity unit, a new toilet, a new floor and painted walls in.

After: A bathroom with green tiles and a stained basin, and the same bathroom with a new vanity, toilet and floor — **Refit.** A dated bathroom, refitted. Green tiles and a wall-hung basin out; a vanity unit, a new toilet, a new floor and painted walls in.

A small white bathroom with a bath and shower, marble-effect tiles and a towel rail — **Finished.** A small bathroom, finished. A bath with a shower over it, marble-effect tiles from floor to ceiling and a heated towel rail.

A long white wall-hung vanity unit with a wide double basin and a mirror — **Finished.** A wide vanity unit. A full-width wall-hung vanity with drawers, a double basin and a long mirror above it.

What a bathroom job in Galway City usually is

Galway City's homes span every decade, so the jobs do too: refreshes of 2000s bathrooms and full refits of older ones. 24% of homes here were built before 1981 and 46% since 2001.

In Galway City, 24% of homes were built before 1981, 4th of the 10 towns on this site (31% across County Galway, 42% nationally), and 46% in 2001 or later. 10% of people are 65 or over and 65% of households own their home. Figures from CSO Census 2022, our sums.

Accessible bathrooms and grants in Galway City

Galway City is in the Galway City & County Council area. 3,226 people in Galway City are 65 or over and 6,875 have a disability, by Census 2022. For a level-access shower, grab rails or a downstairs toilet, Galway City & County Council pays:

the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, up to €40,000;
the Mobility Aids Grant, up to €8,000, for household incomes up to €37,500.

Galway City & County Council pays no grant at all if the work started before the application was lodged. Get prices, but agree no start date until it's approved.

How the grants work in Galway, and what an accessible bathroom involves.

Tuam14%
Oranmore14%
Ballinasloe10%
Athenry10%
Galway City10%
Clifden9%
Salthill8%
Loughrea8%
Gort6%
Knocknacarra5%
County Galway12%
Ireland15%

Share of residents aged 65 or over, CSO Census 2022, our sums.

Galway City's homes against the rest of Galway

Tuam38%
Oranmore29%
Clifden26%
Galway City24%
Ballinasloe16%
Athenry16%
Salthill15%
Loughrea7%
Gort6%
Knocknacarra4%
County Galway31%
Ireland42%

Share of homes built before 1981, where the year was stated. CSO Census 2022, our sums.

Near Galway City, and the guides

Bathroom renovation guides & price breakdowns

Straight answers to what people ask most: itemised costs, specifications, planning or grants, and what to check before you book.

Cost & Pricing GuideBathroom renovation cost in GalwayBathroom renovation cost in Galway: €8,800 to €16,500 for a full family bathroom, €4,000 to €8,800 for a refresh, en-suites, wet rooms. Free quote.Read the guide →Timeline & PreparationHow long a bathroom takesHow long a bathroom renovation takes in Galway: 7 to 12 working days for a standard bathroom, stage by stage, and the weeks before it starts.Read the guide →Grants & RegulationsAccessible bathroom grants in GalwayBathroom grants in Galway: up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant, €8,000 Mobility Aids, who qualifies and the rule that catches people.Read the guide →Comparison GuideWet room or shower tray?Wet room or shower tray in Galway: a wet room is €5,000 to €10,000, a walk-in on a low tray €9,000 to €16,000. Cost, time, floors and leaks compared.Read the guide →

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Questions from Galway City

How much is a bathroom renovation in Galway City?

A full family bathroom with the layout kept is €8,800 to €16,500, a refresh €4,000 to €8,800 and an en-suite €3,000 to €7,500. The company prices yours in writing once it has seen the room.

Is there a grant for an accessible bathroom in Galway City?

Yes, from Galway City & County Council: up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant or €8,000 under the Mobility Aids Grant, means tested. Apply before any work starts.

Who will price my bathroom in Galway City?

One bathroom renovation company that covers your part of Galway. They come out, see the room and give you a written price. You're not tied to anything until you accept it.

How old are the homes in Galway City?

24% were built before 1981, 30% between 1981 and 2000 and 46% in 2001 or later, by Census 2022.

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