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 Clacton-on-Sea 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CO15
- Location
- 53 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clacton-on-Sea involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Clacton-on-Sea?
Here is what usually applies to a Clacton-on-Sea job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- 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 Clacton-on-Sea?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Clacton-on-Sea can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Clacton-on-Sea landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Clacton-on-Sea:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clacton-on-Sea
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Which postcodes in Clacton-on-Sea do you work in?
All of them, including CO15, and the surrounding parts of Essex.
Does a shared house in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea?
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 Clacton-on-Sea
- Harwich · 12 mi
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- Felixstowe · 15 mi
- Ipswich · 19 mi
- Maldon · 21 mi
- Witham · 22 mi
- All of Essex
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