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 Colwyn Bay we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Conwy, Wales
- Postcodes
- LL28 and LL29
- Location
- 35 miles north-west of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Colwyn Bay involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Colwyn Bay?
Here is what usually applies to a Colwyn Bay job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Colwyn Bay?
| 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 Colwyn Bay can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Colwyn Bay landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Colwyn Bay
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
Which postcodes in Colwyn Bay do you work in?
All of them, including LL28 and LL29, and the surrounding parts of Conwy.
Does a shared house in Colwyn Bay need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Colwyn Bay?
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 Colwyn Bay
- Llandudno · 5 mi
- Rhyl · 10 mi
- Prestatyn · 13 mi
- Bangor (Gwynedd) · 17 mi
- Flint · 25 mi
- Heswall · 26 mi
- All of Conwy
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