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 Amersham, a town of about 22,000 people in Buckinghamshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP6 and HP7
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Amersham involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Amersham?
Here is what usually applies to a Amersham 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 Amersham?
| 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 |
Prices in Amersham are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Amersham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Amersham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Amersham:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Amersham
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Amersham?
We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire and work UK-wide. For Amersham the nearest towns on our list are Chesham (2 miles), Chalfont Saint Peter (5 miles), Gerrards Cross (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Amersham?
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 Amersham?
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.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits near Amersham
- Chesham · 2 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 6 mi
- High Wycombe · 6 mi
- Rickmansworth · 6 mi
- Berkhamsted · 7 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
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- Ensuite installation in Amersham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Amersham
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Amersham
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Amersham
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Amersham
- House to HMO conversion in Amersham