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 Stockton-on-Tees, a town of around 80,000 people in County Durham, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stockton-on-Tees involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Stockton-on-Tees?
Here is what usually applies to a Stockton-on-Tees job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
| 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Stockton-on-Tees landlords need it?
Landlords in Stockton-on-Tees most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stockton-on-Tees
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.
Which postcodes in Stockton-on-Tees do you work in?
All of them, including TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Does a shared house in Stockton-on-Tees need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees
- Billingham · 2 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 3 mi
- Middlesbrough · 3 mi
- Hartlepool · 9 mi
- Darlington · 10 mi
- Newton Aycliffe · 11 mi
- All of County Durham
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