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. In Carrickfergus, a town of about 29,000 people in County Antrim, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carrickfergus involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Carrickfergus?
Here is what usually applies to a Carrickfergus job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Carrickfergus?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £220 – £450 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Carrickfergus follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Carrickfergus, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Carrickfergus landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carrickfergus
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 Carrickfergus?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Carrickfergus the nearest towns on our list are Holywood (5 miles), Newtownabbey (6 miles), Bangor (County Down) (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Carrickfergus?
With the local council for the address. In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Carrickfergus?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Carrickfergus
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 9 mi
- Larne · 9 mi
- Belfast · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Carrickfergus
- Ensuite installation in Carrickfergus
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Carrickfergus
- Communal kitchen refits in Carrickfergus
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carrickfergus
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carrickfergus
- Extensions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus
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