In short: 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. Across Blaenau Gwent, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Ebbw Vale, Tredegar
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blaenau Gwent involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Blaenau Gwent?
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Blaenau Gwent?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | 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 Blaenau Gwent
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blaenau Gwent
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.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Blaenau Gwent?
Yes, across the whole of Blaenau Gwent, including Ebbw Vale, Tredegar.
Who licenses HMOs in Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Blaenau Gwent
- Ensuite installation in Blaenau Gwent
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blaenau Gwent
- Communal kitchen refits in Blaenau Gwent
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blaenau Gwent
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blaenau Gwent
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blaenau Gwent
- Fire doors in Blaenau Gwent
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blaenau Gwent