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. For a house in Cambridge we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Cambridge has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- CB21, CB22, CB23 and CB24
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Peterborough
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cambridge involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Cambridge?
Here is what usually applies to a Cambridge job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Cambridge City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Proposed No small-HMO Article 4 direction in force; after a 2026 petition the council said (July 2026) it is building the case for one. No direction made yet. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Cambridge before you buy or start work. Source: Cambridge City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Cambridge?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Cambridge 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.
For student houses in Cambridge, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Cambridge landlords need it?
Landlords in Cambridge most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cambridge
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 cover all of Cambridge?
Yes. We work across Cambridge and the CB21, CB22, CB23 and CB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cambridgeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Newmarket, Ely, Huntingdon.
Which council covers HMOs in Cambridge?
Cambridge is covered by Cambridge City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Cambridge?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Cambridge
- Newmarket · 13 mi
- Ely · 15 mi
- Huntingdon · 16 mi
- Haverhill · 16 mi
- Saint Neots · 16 mi
- Letchworth Garden City · 21 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cambridge
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