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 Braintree, a town of around 55,000 people in Essex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM7 and CM77
- Location
- 29 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Braintree involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Braintree?
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 Braintree 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 Braintree?
| 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 Braintree 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Braintree, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Braintree landlords need it?
Landlords in Braintree most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Braintree
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 far do you travel from Braintree?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Braintree the nearest towns on our list are Witham (7 miles), Chelmsford (10 miles), Maldon (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Braintree?
With the local council for the address. 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 Braintree?
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 Braintree
- Witham · 7 mi
- Chelmsford · 10 mi
- Maldon · 11 mi
- Sudbury · 13 mi
- Haverhill · 15 mi
- Colchester · 15 mi
- All of Essex
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- Ensuite installation in Braintree
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Braintree
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Braintree
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