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 Gloucester, a place of roughly 130,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Gloucester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL1, GL2 and GL4
- Location
- 32 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gloucester involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Gloucester?
| 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 |
Prices in Gloucester are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
For student houses in Gloucester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Gloucester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gloucester:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gloucester
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Gloucester?
Yes. We work across Gloucester and the GL1, GL2 and GL4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury.
Does a shared house in Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Gloucester
- Cheltenham · 7 mi
- Stroud · 8 mi
- Tewkesbury · 9 mi
- Cirencester · 15 mi
- Great Malvern · 17 mi
- Evesham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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