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. Whitchurch is 3 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cardiff, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF5 and CF14
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Whitchurch?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Whitchurch?
| 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 Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Whitchurch?
Yes. We work across Whitchurch and the CF5 and CF14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cardiff. Nearby places we also cover include Cardiff, Caerphilly, Penarth.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Caerphilly · 4 mi
- Penarth · 5 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Pontypridd · 8 mi
- Barry · 8 mi
- All of Cardiff
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitchurch
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