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. Swinton is 5 miles west of Manchester. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M27, M28 and M30
- Location
- 5 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swinton involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Swinton?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swinton 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.
- 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 Swinton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Swinton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Swinton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swinton:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swinton
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Swinton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Swinton the nearest towns on our list are Eccles (1 miles), Walkden (2 miles), Salford (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Swinton 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 Swinton?
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 Swinton
- Eccles · 1 mi
- Walkden · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Prestwich · 4 mi
- Stretford · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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- Ensuite installation in Swinton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swinton
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swinton
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Swinton
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