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. Landlords in Peterborough (PE1 and PE2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Peterborough 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
- PE1 and PE2
- Location
- 37 miles east of Leicester
- Council
- Peterborough City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterborough involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Peterborough?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Peterborough before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Peterborough City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (3-4 person HMOs) in force 26 Jan 2026, licences expire 25 Jan 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 11 wards (incl. Central, East, North, Park, Bretton) 11 Mar 2024-10 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterborough before you buy or start work. Source: Peterborough City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Peterborough?
| 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 Peterborough 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Peterborough.
When do Peterborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Peterborough most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterborough
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 Peterborough?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For Peterborough the nearest towns on our list are Stamford (11 miles), March (14 miles), Spalding (15 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Peterborough?
Peterborough is covered by Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough
- Stamford · 11 mi
- March · 14 mi
- Spalding · 15 mi
- Huntingdon · 17 mi
- Wisbech · 18 mi
- Corby · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Peterborough
- Ensuite installation in Peterborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peterborough
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peterborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterborough
- Sound insulation in Peterborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peterborough