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 Coity, a town of around 40,000 people in Bridgend, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF31 and CF35
- Location
- 16 miles west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coity involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Coity?
Here is what usually applies to a Coity job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Coity?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Coity follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Coity 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 Coity
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.
How far do you travel from Coity?
We cover the whole of Bridgend and work UK-wide. For Coity the nearest towns on our list are Bridgend (1 miles), Pyle (6 miles), Porthcawl (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Coity need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Coity?
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 Coity
- Bridgend · 1 mi
- Pyle · 6 mi
- Porthcawl · 7 mi
- Maesteg · 7 mi
- Llantrisant · 8 mi
- Tonypandy · 8 mi
- All of Bridgend