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. Hythe is 3 miles south of Southampton. 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
- SO19, SO31 and SO45
- Location
- 3 miles south of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hythe involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Hythe?
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 Hythe before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Hythe?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hythe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Hythe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hythe landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Hythe
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Hythe?
Yes. We work across Hythe and the SO19, SO31 and SO45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hythe?
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 Hythe?
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 Hythe
- Southampton · 3 mi
- Totton · 6 mi
- Eastleigh · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire