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 Cowes (PO31 and PO32) 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
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO31 and PO32
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cowes involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Cowes?
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 Cowes 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 Cowes?
| 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 Cowes 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?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Cowes landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cowes:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cowes
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
Which postcodes in Cowes do you work in?
All of them, including PO31 and PO32, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Does a shared house in Cowes 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 Cowes?
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 Cowes
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 4 mi
- Ryde · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Portsmouth · 9 mi
- All of Isle of Wight