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 Derby, a place of roughly 270,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Derby has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- DE1, DE21, DE22 and DE23
- Location
- 14 miles west of Nottingham
- Council
- Derby City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derby involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Derby?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Derby before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
Derby City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for all of Arboretum ward plus parts of Abbey, Alvaston North, Darley, Mackworth, New Zealand, Normanton, Sinfin & Osmaston within the ring road; in force 3 May 2025. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Derby before you buy or start work. Source: Derby City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Derby?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Derby can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Derby.
When do Derby landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Derby:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derby
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Derby?
Yes. We work across Derby and the DE1, DE21, DE22 and DE23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Derbyshire. Nearby places we also cover include Belper, Ilkeston, Heanor.
Which council covers HMOs in Derby?
Derby is covered by Derby City 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 Derby?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Derby
- Belper · 7 mi
- Ilkeston · 8 mi
- Heanor · 8 mi
- Ripley · 8 mi
- Long Eaton · 9 mi
- Burton upon Trent · 11 mi
- All of Derbyshire