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. In Morecambe, a town of around 50,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- LA3 and LA4
- Location
- 22 miles north of Preston
- Council
- Lancaster City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Morecambe involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Morecambe?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Morecambe 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Lancaster City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Small-HMO Article 4 Direction for Bulk, Castle, John O'Gaunt, Marsh, Scotforth East/West, Skerton East/West wards and Galgate; in force 10 Nov 2021. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Morecambe before you buy or start work. Source: Lancaster City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Morecambe?
| 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 Morecambe 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?
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 Morecambe landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Morecambe
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
Which postcodes in Morecambe do you work in?
All of them, including LA3 and LA4, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Which council covers HMOs in Morecambe?
Morecambe is covered by Lancaster City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Morecambe?
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 Morecambe
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