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. Stanley is 8 miles south-west 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
- DH9
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stanley involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Stanley?
Here is what usually applies to a Stanley 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Stanley 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 Stanley?
| 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 |
Prices in Stanley are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Stanley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stanley 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 Stanley
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.
Which postcodes in Stanley do you work in?
All of them, including DH9, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Stanley?
Stanley 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 Stanley?
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 Stanley
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- Gateshead · 8 mi
- Washington · 8 mi
- Felling · 8 mi
- Durham · 8 mi
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