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 Westhoughton, 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
- BL5, M46 and WN2
- Location
- 13 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Westhoughton involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Westhoughton?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton?
| 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 Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Westhoughton landlords need it?
Landlords in Westhoughton most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Westhoughton
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.
Do you cover all of Westhoughton?
Yes. We work across Westhoughton and the BL5, M46 and WN2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Atherton, Hindley, Tyldesley.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Westhoughton?
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 Westhoughton?
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 Westhoughton
- Atherton · 2 mi
- Hindley · 3 mi
- Tyldesley · 3 mi
- Leigh · 4 mi
- Bolton · 4 mi
- Wigan · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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