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. Landlords in North Watford (WD1, WD2 and WD17) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WD1, WD2 and WD17
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Watford involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in North Watford?
Here is what usually applies to a North Watford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 North Watford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in North Watford 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 North Watford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do North Watford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in North Watford:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Watford
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of North Watford?
Yes. We work across North Watford and the WD1, WD2 and WD17 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hertfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth.
Does a shared house in North Watford 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 North Watford?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 North Watford
- Watford · 2 mi
- Bushey · 3 mi
- Rickmansworth · 5 mi
- Borehamwood · 5 mi
- St Albans · 5 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 6 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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