- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- MK, LU, SG, NN
- Main towns
- Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bedfordshire involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Bedfordshire?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Bedfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Bedfordshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bedfordshire
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Bedfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable.
Who licenses HMOs in Bedfordshire?
HMOs in Bedfordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Bedfordshire
- Ensuite installation in Bedfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bedfordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Bedfordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bedfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bedfordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bedfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bedfordshire