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. In Bridgend we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg, Porthcawl, Pyle
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bridgend involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Bridgend?
- 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 Bridgend?
| 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 Bridgend
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bridgend
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
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 Bridgend?
Yes, across the whole of Bridgend, including Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg.
Who licenses HMOs in Bridgend?
Bridgend council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Bridgend
- Ensuite installation in Bridgend
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bridgend
- Communal kitchen refits in Bridgend
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bridgend
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bridgend
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bridgend
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bridgend
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bridgend