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 Strood (ME1 and ME2) 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME1 and ME2
- Location
- 27 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strood involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Strood?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strood must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Medway Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for seven wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North/South, Luton, Strood North & Frindsbury, Watling), approved 16 Dec 2025, in force Jan 2026. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Six wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North and South, Luton, Watling), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
| Selective licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Seven wards (as additional licensing plus Strood North & Frindsbury), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Strood before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Strood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Strood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Strood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strood
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.
How far do you travel from Strood?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Strood the nearest towns on our list are Rochester (1 miles), Chatham (2 miles), Gillingham (3 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Strood?
Strood is covered by Medway Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Strood?
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 Strood
- Rochester · 1 mi
- Chatham · 2 mi
- Gillingham · 3 mi
- Gravesend · 6 mi
- Grays · 9 mi
- Maidstone · 9 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Strood
- Ensuite installation in Strood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Strood
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Strood
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Strood
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