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. Coleraine is 27 miles east of Derry. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. Coleraine has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT51 and BT52
- Location
- 27 miles east of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coleraine involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Coleraine?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coleraine must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Coleraine?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Coleraine can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Coleraine.
When do Coleraine 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 Coleraine
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.
Do you cover all of Coleraine?
Yes. We work across Coleraine and the BT51 and BT52 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Londonderry. Nearby places we also cover include Ballymena, Derry, Londonderry County Borough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine?
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 Coleraine
- Ballymena · 24 mi
- Derry · 27 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Antrim · 34 mi
- Strabane · 38 mi
- Larne · 39 mi
- All of County Londonderry
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