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 Chorley (PR7) 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
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- PR7
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chorley involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Chorley?
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 Chorley before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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 Chorley?
| 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 Chorley 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Chorley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chorley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chorley
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
How far do you travel from Chorley?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Chorley the nearest towns on our list are Leyland (4 miles), Darwen (7 miles), Wigan (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chorley?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Chorley?
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 Chorley
- Leyland · 4 mi
- Darwen · 7 mi
- Wigan · 7 mi
- Westhoughton · 8 mi
- Hindley · 8 mi
- Preston · 9 mi
- All of Lancashire
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