- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- GL, BS, WR, OX
- Main towns
- Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gloucestershire involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Gloucestershire?
- 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.
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 Gloucestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | 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 Gloucestershire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gloucestershire
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.
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 carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Gloucestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud.
Who licenses HMOs in Gloucestershire?
HMOs in Gloucestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Gloucestershire
- Ensuite installation in Gloucestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gloucestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Gloucestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gloucestershire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gloucestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gloucestershire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gloucestershire
- House to HMO conversion in Gloucestershire