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 Farnworth, a town of about 26,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL3 and BL4
- Location
- 8 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnworth involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Farnworth?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnworth must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Farnworth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Farnworth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Farnworth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Farnworth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnworth
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
How far do you travel from Farnworth?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Farnworth the nearest towns on our list are Walkden (2 miles), Bolton (3 miles), Radcliffe (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Farnworth 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 Farnworth?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Farnworth
- Walkden · 2 mi
- Bolton · 3 mi
- Radcliffe · 3 mi
- Tyldesley · 4 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- Whitefield · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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