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 Bargoed, a town of about 13,000 people in Caerphilly, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 14 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bargoed involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Bargoed?
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 Bargoed 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 Bargoed?
| 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 Bargoed can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Bargoed landlords need it?
Landlords in Bargoed most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bargoed
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.
Do you cover all of Bargoed?
Yes. We work across Bargoed and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Blackwood, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bargoed?
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 Bargoed?
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 Bargoed
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 3 mi
- Tredegar · 6 mi
- Ebbw Vale · 7 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Bargoed
- Ensuite installation in Bargoed
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bargoed
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bargoed
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bargoed
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bargoed
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bargoed
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bargoed