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 Folkestone 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
- CT19, CT20 and CT50
- Location
- 60 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Folkestone involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Folkestone?
Here is what usually applies to a Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
| 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 Folkestone 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Folkestone, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Folkestone landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Folkestone
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.
Do you cover all of Folkestone?
Yes. We work across Folkestone and the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal.
Does a shared house in Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone
- Dover · 7 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 13 mi
- Deal · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 14 mi
- Faversham · 20 mi
- Herne Bay · 20 mi
- All of Kent
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