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. Farnborough is 15 miles south-east of Reading. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU11, GU14 and GU16
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnborough involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Farnborough?
| 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 |
Prices in Farnborough are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Farnborough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Farnborough:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnborough
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 Farnborough?
Yes. We work across Farnborough and the GU11, GU14 and GU16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Camberley, Aldershot, Fleet.
Does a shared house in Farnborough 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 Farnborough?
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 Farnborough
- Camberley · 3 mi
- Aldershot · 3 mi
- Fleet · 3 mi
- Sandhurst · 4 mi
- Yateley · 5 mi
- Crowthorne · 5 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Farnborough
- Ensuite installation in Farnborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Farnborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Farnborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnborough
- Full HMO refurbishment in Farnborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Farnborough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Farnborough
- House to HMO conversion in Farnborough