- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Down involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in County Down?
- 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.
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 County Down?
| 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 |
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 County Down
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Down
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.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across County Down?
Yes, across the whole of County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood.
Who licenses HMOs in County Down?
HMO licensing in County Down, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Down
- Ensuite installation in County Down
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Down
- Communal kitchen refits in County Down
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Down
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Down
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Down
- Sound insulation in County Down
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Down