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. Lytham St Annes is 12 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
- FY8
- Location
- 12 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lytham St Annes involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Lytham St Annes?
Here is what usually applies to a Lytham St Annes job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Lytham St Annes?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Lytham St Annes follows a site visit.
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 Lytham St Annes landlords need it?
Landlords in Lytham St Annes most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lytham St Annes
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 Lytham St Annes?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Lytham St Annes the nearest towns on our list are Blackpool (6 miles), Southport (7 miles), Fylde (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes
- Blackpool · 6 mi
- Southport · 7 mi
- Fylde · 7 mi
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 9 mi
- Preston · 12 mi
- Fleetwood · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire
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