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. Peterlee is 18 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- SR8 and TS27
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterlee involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Peterlee?
Here is what usually applies to a Peterlee 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterlee before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Peterlee?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Peterlee 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 Peterlee, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Peterlee landlords need it?
Landlords in Peterlee 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 Peterlee
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Peterlee?
Yes. We work across Peterlee and the SR8 and TS27 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Seaham, Hartlepool, Houghton-Le-Spring.
Which council covers HMOs in Peterlee?
Peterlee is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Peterlee?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Peterlee
- Seaham · 5 mi
- Hartlepool · 7 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 8 mi
- Durham · 10 mi
- Sunderland · 10 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 12 mi
- All of County Durham