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. Blackpool is 15 miles west of Preston. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackpool involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Blackpool?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackpool 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 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Blackpool?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Blackpool can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Blackpool landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Blackpool:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackpool
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 Blackpool?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Blackpool the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles), Fylde (6 miles), Lytham St Annes (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Blackpool
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 8 mi
- Southport · 12 mi
- Preston · 15 mi
- All of Lancashire
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