- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR, EX
- Main towns
- Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cornwall involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Cornwall?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Cornwall?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Cornwall
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cornwall
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.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Cornwall?
Yes, across the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell.
Who licenses HMOs in Cornwall?
HMOs in Cornwall are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cornwall
- Ensuite installation in Cornwall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cornwall
- Communal kitchen refits in Cornwall
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cornwall
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cornwall
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cornwall
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cornwall
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cornwall
