- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- HR, SY, WR, LD
- Main towns
- Hereford
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Herefordshire involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Herefordshire?
- 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.
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 Herefordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £250 – £500 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Herefordshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Herefordshire
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
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 carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Herefordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford.
Who licenses HMOs in Herefordshire?
HMOs in Herefordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Herefordshire
- Ensuite installation in Herefordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Herefordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Herefordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herefordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Herefordshire
- Fire doors in Herefordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Herefordshire