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. Fylde is 10 miles north-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
- FY6, PR3 and PR4
- Location
- 10 miles north-west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fylde involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Fylde?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fylde 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.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- 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 Fylde?
| 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 Fylde 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 Fylde landlords need it?
Landlords in Fylde most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fylde
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Fylde?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Fylde the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (5 miles), Blackpool (6 miles), Lytham St Annes (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Fylde 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 Fylde?
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 Fylde
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 5 mi
- Blackpool · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 7 mi
- Fleetwood · 7 mi
- Preston · 10 mi
- Leyland · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire
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