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. Landlords in Ebbw Vale (NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Blaenau Gwent, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24
- Location
- 21 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ebbw Vale involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Ebbw Vale?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Ebbw Vale before we price.
- 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Ebbw Vale?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Ebbw Vale landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ebbw Vale
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.
Which postcodes in Ebbw Vale do you work in?
All of them, including NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24, and the surrounding parts of Blaenau Gwent.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ebbw Vale?
With the local council for the address. 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 Ebbw Vale?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits near Ebbw Vale
- Tredegar · 2 mi
- Brynmawr · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 7 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 8 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 8 mi
- All of Blaenau Gwent
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ebbw Vale
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