Bathroom BOQ Template (India): Ready-to-Use Itemised Bill of Quantities

A bill of quantities (BOQ) is the priced, itemised list of everything that goes into building or renovating a bathroom — every square metre of tiling, every metre of pipe, every WC and mixer — measured, quantified and rated so the client, designer and contractor all agree on scope and cost before work starts. This template gives you a ready structure to copy into your own project sheet: the standard groups, the correct measurement units, sample rows and indicative India rates. Fill in your real quantities and get current market rates before you issue it.

This document sits between the design (drawings and the specification) and the site work. Once the layout is frozen, you measure quantities off the drawings, drop them into these rows, price them, and the BOQ becomes the basis of the contract, the payment schedule and the final account.

Rates here are indicative only. They swing widely with city, brand, finish level, market timing and whether material is supplied by the client or the contractor. Always re-rate against live quotations for your project, and read the BOQ alongside the specification and the signed contract. Treat this as a starting point, not a substitute for a licensed quantity surveyor or professional estimate.

How to use this document

Who fills it in: the designer or estimator prepares the item list and quantities; the contractor prices the rates; both agree the totals.
When: after drawings and the specification are frozen, before tendering or signing the works contract.
How: copy the main table into your spreadsheet, delete rows you do not need, add project-specific ones, and measure quantities off the plan and elevations. Keep the group structure — it maps to how work actually happens on site and to stage-wise billing.
Rate the specification, not a generic item: "WC" means nothing; "wall-hung EWC, brand X, model Y, with concealed cistern and frame" is a rateable line. Pair every row with a spec.
Lock units: measure area work (tiling, waterproofing) in sqm, linear runs (skirting, pipe, cove) in Rmt (running metre), counted items (WC, taps, points) in no., and one-off scope in LS (lump sum).

The BOQ moves through the project in a predictable arc:

Every BOQ needs a sign-off block so the priced document becomes a shared agreement rather than one party's estimate:

The itemised bathroom BOQ

This is the core deliverable. Rows are grouped exactly as work is executed and billed on site. Quantities shown are a worked example for a single ~40 sq ft (3.7 sqm) standard urban bathroom; replace them with your measured take-off. Rates are indicative 2026 supply-and-fix figures and will differ by city and brand.

Item	Description & spec	Unit	Qty	Rate (₹)	Amount (₹)
1. Civil & waterproofing
1.1	Dismantling old fittings, tiles, chipping (renovation only)	sqm	22	220	4,840
1.2	Brick/block partition, 115 mm, incl. plaster both faces	sqm	6	950	5,700
1.3	Sunk-slab / screed to falls, avg 40 mm	sqm	3.7	320	1,184
1.4	Waterproofing — 2-coat acrylic-polymer membrane, floor + walls to 1200 mm, incl. corner fillets	sqm	12	480	5,760
1.5	24-hour ponding test & making good	LS	1	900	900
2. Plumbing (concealed + supply)
2.1	CPVC hot & cold supply lines, concealed, incl. fittings & chasing	Rmt	24	260	6,240
2.2	UPVC/PVC soil & waste, 110/75/50 mm, incl. traps	Rmt	14	340	4,760
2.3	Concealed stop-cock / diverter bodies	no.	3	1,400	4,200
2.4	Floor traps & gratings, 100 mm, anti-cockroach	no.	2	650	1,300
3. Tiling
3.1	Wall tiles, glazed vitrified 300x600, supply & fix on adhesive	sqm	26	1,150	29,900
3.2	Floor tiles, anti-skid 300x300, supply & fix	sqm	3.7	1,050	3,885
3.3	Epoxy grouting, joints	sqm	30	90	2,700
3.4	Tile skirting / niche / band, cut & fix	Rmt	6	180	1,080
4. Sanitaryware & CP fittings
4.1	Wall-hung EWC with concealed cistern, seat cover (mid-range brand)	no.	1	18,000	18,000
4.2	Counter-top wash basin with granite counter	no.	1	9,500	9,500
4.3	Single-lever basin mixer, CP (mid-range)	no.	1	4,200	4,200
4.4	Concealed diverter + overhead + hand shower set	set	1	12,000	12,000
4.5	Health faucet with hose & holder	no.	1	1,300	1,300
4.6	Angle valves, waste couplings, bottle traps	set	3	1,600	4,800
5. Electrical
5.1	Concealed wiring points — light, exhaust, geyser, shaver (IS-standard, ELCB-protected)	no.	8	850	6,800
5.2	Geyser point with 20A DP switch & dedicated MCB	no.	1	2,400	2,400
5.3	Exhaust fan, 150 mm, incl. wiring & duct	no.	1	2,600	2,600
5.4	Mirror light / vanity light fixtures, IP-rated	no.	2	1,500	3,000
6. False ceiling & painting
6.1	Grid/PVC or calcium-silicate moisture-resistant false ceiling	sqm	3.7	900	3,330
6.2	Ceiling & exposed wall painting, anti-fungal emulsion, 2 coats	sqm	8	90	720
7. Accessories
7.1	Mirror with backlight / cabinet	no.	1	6,000	6,000
7.2	Towel rail, ring, robe hook, soap & tumbler holder set, CP	set	1	4,500	4,500
7.3	Grab bar / niche accessories (as specified)	no.	2	1,200	2,400
	Sub-total (works)				1,54,699

Round the sub-total sensibly (here ≈ ₹1,55,000) and carry it into the summary below. On this worked example, sanitaryware and CP fittings alone are close to ₹54,000, and tiling around ₹37,500 — which is why the specification, not the rate, drives cost.

Preliminaries, overheads & contingency

These sit on top of the works sub-total. They are frequently forgotten and then argued about mid-project — put them in the BOQ up front.

Item	Basis	Unit	Qty	Rate / %	Amount (₹)
Site setup, scaffolding, protection, debris removal	Lump sum	LS	1	6,000	6,000
Water & power for construction	Lump sum	LS	1	2,500	2,500
Contractor overheads & profit	% of works	%	—	12%	18,564
Contingency (unforeseen chasing, hidden repairs)	% of works	%	—	5%	7,735
GST / taxes as applicable	% of taxable value	%	—	as per law	verify
	Sub-total (prelims & margins)				34,799+

Show contingency as a named, visible line — not hidden in inflated rates. It keeps the base BOQ honest and gives the client a clear reserve for genuine surprises, which are common in wet-area renovations.

How measurement is taken (unit reference)

Consistent measurement is what makes a BOQ comparable across contractors. Use this reference so everyone quotes the same way.

Work item	Unit	How it is measured	Typical note
Tiling, waterproofing, plaster, screed	sqm	Net finished surface area; deduct large openings	State whether deductions apply
Skirting, cove, tile band, pipe runs	Rmt	Running length along the finished line	Measure per drawing, not on site guesswork
WC, basin, mixer, points, fans, traps	no.	Counted units, each item priced separately	Tie each count to a spec/model
Fitting sets (shower set, accessory set)	set / job	Priced as a bundled assembly	List every component in the description
Site setup, testing, protection, one-offs	LS	Single lump sum for the whole scope	Define exactly what LS includes
Overheads, profit, contingency	%	Percentage of the works sub-total	Agree the base it is calculated on

Common mistakes

No spec against the item. A rate for "shower" is meaningless. Always link the description to the specification and model.
Skipping prelims and contingency, then treating extras as disputes rather than planned scope.
Mixed units (some rows sqm, some sq ft) — pick one system and state it at the top of the sheet.
Client-supplied vs contractor-supplied confusion — mark each row's supply responsibility, or you will pay twice or not at all.
Take-off from the wrong drawing. Always measure from the final, frozen drawing set, and re-measure "as built" for final billing.
Ignoring wastage — add 8–12% for tile cutting and breakage in the quantity or the rate, and say which.

Related resources & guides

Bathroom design checklist (India) — freeze the design before you quantify it.
Bathroom construction cost in India — rate context and budget/standard/luxury ranges behind these BOQ figures.
Bathroom specification template (India) — the spec every BOQ row should point to.
Bathroom material procurement schedule (India) — turn priced BOQ items into an order-and-delivery plan.

_Prepared as a reusable Studio Matrx working document. Verify all quantities, rates and taxes against your live project, drawings, contract and local codes before issuing._