- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LN, PE, DN, NG
- Main towns
- Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincolnshire involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Lincolnshire?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
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 Lincolnshire?
| 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 Lincolnshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincolnshire
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Lincolnshire?
Yes, across the whole of Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.
Who licenses HMOs in Lincolnshire?
HMOs in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire
- Ensuite installation in Lincolnshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lincolnshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Lincolnshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincolnshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lincolnshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Sound insulation in Lincolnshire