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. In Faversham, a town of about 23,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Location
- 46 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Faversham involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Faversham?
Here is what usually applies to a Faversham 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Faversham?
| 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 Faversham 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 Faversham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Faversham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Faversham:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Faversham
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.
How far do you travel from Faversham?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Faversham the nearest towns on our list are Whitstable (7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Faversham 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 Faversham?
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 Faversham
- Whitstable · 7 mi
- Sittingbourne · 7 mi
- Canterbury · 9 mi
- Herne Bay · 11 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 12 mi
- Gillingham · 16 mi
- All of Kent
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