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 Castlereagh we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT5 and BT6
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Castlereagh involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Castlereagh?
Here is what usually applies to a Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh?
| 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 Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Castlereagh landlords need it?
Landlords in Castlereagh most often ask us for this 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 Castlereagh
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
How far do you travel from Castlereagh?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Castlereagh the nearest towns on our list are Belfast (2 miles), Dundonald (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Castlereagh?
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 Castlereagh?
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 Castlereagh
- Belfast · 2 mi
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Lisburn · 7 mi
- Newtownards · 8 mi
- All of County Antrim
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- Ensuite installation in Castlereagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Castlereagh
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Castlereagh
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