ᐅ Bathroom in 1980s Style – Renovation – Costs?

Hello everyone,
the largest and presumably most expensive renovation will be our 11sqm (118sq ft) bathroom. The layout is planned to remain the same (so the length of the sink, bathtub, etc., will not change). Next week, the plumber will come for a cost estimate, and I want to be somewhat prepared.

A few questions to the group: Do the pipes need to be replaced? How can I tell as a layperson if they do?
How does this usually work—will all the pipes be replaced, including the drainage and those inside the walls?
What can such work typically cost or be allowed to cost?

For cost reasons, is it possible to simply tile over the existing tiles, or is it better to gut the entire bathroom?

Thanks to all!

Stripping everything down and doing it anew would be my approach.
I’m not familiar with current costs. Our bathroom of the same size was about €15,000 all inclusive around 9 years ago.

SoL schrieb:

My approach would be to gut and completely renovate the space. I don't know current costs. Our bathroom of the same size cost about 15,000€ all in around 9 years ago.

So I can estimate costs for tiles, furniture, toilet, bathtub, and washbasin. However, I’m not able to assess the plumbing work; I’d prefer not to do more than necessary and pay extra.

We have now received an offer. The plumber quoted a budget-friendly series from one brand (probably the house brand). The quality is good, but in our opinion the design is unacceptable. The prices at bathroom showrooms are not justified, so we are looking for series/brands that offer good quality without being overly expensive.

Do you have any suggestions?

Alibert87 schrieb:

The plumber always prices in a budget range of a brand (usually the house brand).

Then check out the other product lines of the house brand online.
And if it really doesn’t suit your taste,
it will simply be more expensive.

Nida35a schrieb:

Then take a look at the other series from the house brand online.
And if the style really doesn’t work for you,
it just ends up being more expensive

What do you mean by that? I don’t always find out which manufacturer owns a private label, do I?
Do you maybe have any recommendations?