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. For a house in Hastings we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN34 and TN38
- Location
- 31 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hastings involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Hastings?
Here is what usually applies to a Hastings job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Hastings?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hastings 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.
When do Hastings landlords need it?
Landlords in Hastings most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hastings
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.
Do you cover all of Hastings?
Yes. We work across Hastings and the TN34 and TN38 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Eastbourne.
Does a shared house in Hastings 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 Hastings?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Hastings
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Eastbourne · 14 mi
- Seaford · 22 mi
- Crowborough · 23 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 24 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Hastings
- Ensuite installation in Hastings
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hastings
- Communal kitchen refits in Hastings
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hastings
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hastings
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hastings
- House to HMO conversion in Hastings
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hastings