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 St Austell (PL25) 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.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- PL25
- Location
- 28 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in St Austell involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in St Austell?
Here is what usually applies to a St Austell 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 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in St Austell?
| 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 |
Prices in St Austell are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 St Austell landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 St Austell
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 cover all of St Austell?
Yes. We work across St Austell and the PL25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Truro, Newquay, Falmouth.
Does a shared house in St Austell need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in St Austell?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 St Austell
- Truro · 13 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- Falmouth · 18 mi
- Redruth · 21 mi
- Camborne · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 28 mi
- All of Cornwall
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