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. In Brynmawr, a town of about 15,000 people in Monmouthshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Monmouthshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22 and NP23
- Location
- 22 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brynmawr involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Brynmawr?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Brynmawr before we price.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Brynmawr?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
Prices in Brynmawr are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Brynmawr, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Brynmawr landlords need it?
Landlords in Brynmawr most often ask us for this 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 Brynmawr
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.
Which postcodes in Brynmawr do you work in?
All of them, including NP7, NP22 and NP23, and the surrounding parts of Monmouthshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Brynmawr?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Brynmawr?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Brynmawr
- Ebbw Vale · 2 mi
- Tredegar · 3 mi
- Abergavenny · 7 mi
- Bargoed · 8 mi
- Pontypool · 9 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 9 mi
- All of Monmouthshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brynmawr
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