- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DE, S, SK, NG
- Main towns
- Derby, Chesterfield, High Peak, Long Eaton, Ilkeston
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derbyshire involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Derbyshire?
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Derbyshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | 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 Derbyshire
- Derby
- Chesterfield
- High Peak
- Long Eaton
- Ilkeston
- Swadlincote
- Staveley
- Belper
- Heanor
- Alfreton
- Dronfield
- Ripley
- Buxton
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derbyshire
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 Derbyshire?
Yes, across the whole of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, High Peak.
Who licenses HMOs in Derbyshire?
HMOs in Derbyshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Derbyshire
- Ensuite installation in Derbyshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derbyshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Derbyshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derbyshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derbyshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Derbyshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derbyshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derbyshire