Choose a vanity that earns its place in the room.
A vanity installation should coordinate the cabinet, basin, taps, plumbing connections, mirror and available circulation.
Compare the Sydney cost planning guide, try the bathroom budget calculator and check illustrated bathroom styles as you shape your brief.
Measure the usable width and depth, including the door swing and nearby shower screen.
Compare drawers, shelves and bench space using the items you need to store.
Check basin and tap compatibility before ordering.
For a wall-hung cabinet, ask the installer to assess the wall support and proposed fixing method.
A clear quote should cover removal, plumbing, fixing and finishing any surfaces exposed by the old unit.
Confirm who supplies the vanity and checks the order before installation.
What to discuss in your brief
- Storage sized around everyday items
- A cabinet that fits the available floor space
- Compatible basin and tap selections
- A complete removal and installation scope
Build a clear scope of work
- Measure the room and existing connections
- Compare cabinet depth and drawer access
- Confirm support and manufacturer fixing details
- Include plumbing and exposed-surface finishing in the quote
Illustrative design, rather than a completed customer project.
Budget and timing
The planning allowance for this type of scope is $1,500 to $6,000.
Illustrative planning allowances in AUD, not measured market prices or a quote.
Confirm the scope, GST and actual price with the contractor.
Ask the renovator to price access, preparation, product selections and any specialist work for your property.
The indicative work window is 1 to 4 days, with design, approvals and ordering considered separately.
Illustrative construction allowance only.
Design, approvals, product supply and site conditions can change the programme.
Questions about vanity
Can I change from a floor-mounted to a wall-hung vanity?
Ask the installer to assess wall support, plumbing and the finish behind and below the existing cabinet.
Those findings determine the scope.
Can I supply my own vanity?
Agree on that with the installer before ordering.
Confirm dimensions, delivery checks, missing parts and the responsibilities for product and installation issues.
Should the basin and tap be selected together?
Yes, check their dimensions and compatibility as a pair.
The installer can also confirm the required plumbing arrangement.
How does the quote referral work?
I pass your project details to a local renovator who can discuss the work and arrange a quote.
The contractor confirms availability, scope, price and terms directly with you.
Checks before work begins
Use the Service NSW licence checker and ask the contractor to explain which licences and insurance apply to the work.
For a strata property, review the NSW renovation approval guidance with your strata manager.