In short: 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 Flintshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CH, LL
- Main towns
- Buckley, Deeside, Flint, Hawarden
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Flintshire involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Flintshire?
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Flintshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | 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 Flintshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Flintshire
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.
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Flintshire?
Yes, across the whole of Flintshire, including Buckley, Deeside, Flint.
Who licenses HMOs in Flintshire?
Flintshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Flintshire
- Ensuite installation in Flintshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Flintshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Flintshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Flintshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Flintshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Flintshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Flintshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Flintshire