In short: 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. Across Leicestershire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LE, CV, DE, NG
- Main towns
- Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Leicestershire involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Leicestershire?
- 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.
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 Leicestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Leicestershire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Leicestershire
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
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 carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Leicestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley.
Who licenses HMOs in Leicestershire?
HMOs in Leicestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Leicestershire
- Ensuite installation in Leicestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Leicestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Leicestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leicestershire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Leicestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Leicestershire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Leicestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Leicestershire