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. Billericay is 25 miles east of London. 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM11
- Location
- 25 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Billericay involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Billericay?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Billericay must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Billericay?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
Prices in Billericay are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above 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 Billericay landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Billericay:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Billericay
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 cover all of Billericay?
Yes. We work across Billericay and the CM11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Basildon, Wickford, Brentwood.
Does a shared house in Billericay 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 Billericay?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Billericay
- Basildon · 4 mi
- Wickford · 5 mi
- Brentwood · 5 mi
- Pitsea · 6 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 7 mi
- Chelmsford · 8 mi
- All of Essex
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