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. Loughborough is 9 miles north of Leicester. 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Loughborough, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE11 and LE12
- Location
- 9 miles north of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Loughborough involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Loughborough?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Loughborough 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.
- 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 Loughborough?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Loughborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Loughborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Loughborough, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Loughborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Loughborough
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Which postcodes in Loughborough do you work in?
All of them, including LE11 and LE12, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Loughborough?
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 Loughborough?
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 Loughborough
- Coalville · 8 mi
- Leicester · 9 mi
- Long Eaton · 10 mi
- West Bridgford · 12 mi
- Oadby · 12 mi
- Nottingham · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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