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. Swadlincote is 20 miles north-west of Leicester. 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
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- DE11
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swadlincote involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Swadlincote?
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 Swadlincote before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Swadlincote?
| 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 |
Prices in Swadlincote are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
When do Swadlincote landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swadlincote:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swadlincote
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Which postcodes in Swadlincote do you work in?
All of them, including DE11, and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire.
Does a shared house in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
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.
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