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 Kingswood 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
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- BS15 and BS30
- Location
- 4 miles east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kingswood involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Kingswood?
Here is what usually applies to a Kingswood 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.
- 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 Kingswood?
| 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 Kingswood 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Kingswood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kingswood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Kingswood:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kingswood
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.
Which postcodes in Kingswood do you work in?
All of them, including BS15 and BS30, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Does a shared house in Kingswood 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 Kingswood?
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 Kingswood
- Mangotsfield · 2 mi
- Bristol · 4 mi
- Yate · 7 mi
- Bath · 8 mi
- Nailsea · 11 mi
- Portishead · 11 mi
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