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 Andover, a town of around 40,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SP10 and SP11
- Location
- 22 miles north of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Andover involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Andover?
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 Andover 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 Andover?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Andover 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 Andover, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Andover landlords need it?
Landlords in Andover 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 Andover
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.
How far do you travel from Andover?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Andover the nearest towns on our list are Winchester (13 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Andover?
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 Andover?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Andover
- Winchester · 13 mi
- Newbury · 15 mi
- Salisbury · 16 mi
- Thatcham · 17 mi
- Basingstoke · 18 mi
- Eastleigh · 18 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Andover
- Ensuite installation in Andover
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Andover
- Communal kitchen refits in Andover
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Andover
- Full HMO refurbishment in Andover
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Andover
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Andover
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Andover