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 Southport 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- PR8
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southport involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Southport?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southport 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 Southport?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | 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 Southport can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Southport landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Southport:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southport
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.
Which postcodes in Southport do you work in?
All of them, including PR8, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Does a shared house in Southport need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Southport?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Southport
- Formby · 7 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 7 mi
- Ormskirk · 8 mi
- Maghull · 9 mi
- Skelmersdale · 12 mi
- Blackpool · 12 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in Southport
- Ensuite installation in Southport
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southport
- Communal kitchen refits in Southport
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southport
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southport
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southport
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Southport
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southport