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 Burnley we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Burnley has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB10 and BB11
- Location
- 19 miles east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burnley involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Burnley?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Burnley before we price.
- 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Burnley?
| 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 |
Prices in Burnley are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
For student houses in Burnley, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Burnley 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 Burnley
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 Burnley?
Yes. We work across Burnley and the BB10 and BB11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Nelson (Lancashire), Colne, Accrington.
Does a shared house in Burnley 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 Burnley?
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 Burnley
- Nelson (Lancashire) · 3 mi
- Colne · 5 mi
- Accrington · 6 mi
- Rawtenstall · 7 mi
- Rossendale · 8 mi
- Blackburn · 11 mi
- All of Lancashire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Burnley
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