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. For a house in Deal we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT14
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Deal involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Deal?
Here is what usually applies to a Deal job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 Deal?
| 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 Deal 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 Deal, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Deal landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Deal:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Deal
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.
How far do you travel from Deal?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Deal the nearest towns on our list are Dover (8 miles), Ramsgate (8 miles), Broadstairs (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Deal 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 Deal?
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 Deal
- Dover · 8 mi
- Ramsgate · 8 mi
- Broadstairs · 9 mi
- Saint Peters · 10 mi
- Margate · 11 mi
- Folkestone · 14 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Deal
- Ensuite installation in Deal
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Deal
- Communal kitchen refits in Deal
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Deal
- Full HMO refurbishment in Deal
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Deal
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Deal
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Deal