- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- EX, TQ, PL, DT
- Main towns
- Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Devon involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Devon?
- 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.
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 Devon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | 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 Devon
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Devon
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.
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 carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Devon?
Yes, across the whole of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton.
Who licenses HMOs in Devon?
HMOs in Devon 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 Devon
- Ensuite installation in Devon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Devon
- Communal kitchen refits in Devon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Devon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Devon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Devon
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Devon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Devon