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. Melton Mowbray is 14 miles north-east 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.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE13 and LE14
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Melton Mowbray involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray before we price.
- 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 Melton Mowbray?
| 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 Melton Mowbray can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Melton Mowbray landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Melton Mowbray:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Melton Mowbray
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.
How far do you travel from Melton Mowbray?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Melton Mowbray the nearest towns on our list are Loughborough (13 miles), Leicester (14 miles), Oadby (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray
- Loughborough · 13 mi
- Leicester · 14 mi
- Oadby · 14 mi
- Grantham · 14 mi
- West Bridgford · 15 mi
- Wigston Magna · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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