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. For a house in Hinckley we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE10
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Coventry
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hinckley involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Hinckley?
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 Hinckley 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 Hinckley?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hinckley follows a site visit.
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 Hinckley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hinckley:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hinckley
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Hinckley?
Yes. We work across Hinckley and the LE10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hinckley?
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 Hinckley?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Hinckley
- Nuneaton · 4 mi
- Bedworth · 6 mi
- Coventry · 11 mi
- Wigston Magna · 12 mi
- Leicester · 12 mi
- Rugby · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire