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 Stretford, a town of around 40,000 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
- M17, M32, M33 and M41
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stretford involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Stretford?
Here is what usually applies to a Stretford 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Stretford?
| 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 Stretford 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 Stretford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stretford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stretford:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stretford
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 Stretford?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Stretford the nearest towns on our list are Old Trafford (1 miles), Urmston (2 miles), Sale (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stretford?
With the local council for the address. 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 Stretford?
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 Stretford
- Old Trafford · 1 mi
- Urmston · 2 mi
- Sale · 2 mi
- Eccles · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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