A shared bathroom refit replaces worn or failing bathrooms in an HMO with hard-wearing, easy-clean ones: good extraction, waterproofing, thermostatic showers and finishes that stand up to several users a day. Thatcham is 13 miles west of Reading. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- RG18 and RG19
- Location
- 13 miles west of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Thatcham involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Thatcham?
Here is what usually applies to a Thatcham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Thatcham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Thatcham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Thatcham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Thatcham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Thatcham:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Thatcham
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
Do you cover all of Thatcham?
Yes. We work across Thatcham and the RG18 and RG19 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Thatcham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Thatcham?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
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