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 Royton, a town of about 23,000 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
- OL2
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Royton involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Royton?
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 Royton 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 Royton?
| 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 |
Prices in Royton are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Royton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Royton landlords need it?
Landlords in Royton most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Royton
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 cover all of Royton?
Yes. We work across Royton and the OL2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Chadderton, Oldham, Middleton.
Does a shared house in Royton 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 Royton?
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 Royton
- Chadderton · 2 mi
- Oldham · 2 mi
- Middleton · 3 mi
- Rochdale · 4 mi
- Heywood · 4 mi
- Failsworth · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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