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. Thornaby-on-Tees is 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. 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
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- TS8, TS15 and TS17
- Location
- 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Thornaby-on-Tees involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Here is what usually applies to a Thornaby-on-Tees job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- 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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Thornaby-on-Tees follows a site visit.
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 Thornaby-on-Tees landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Thornaby-on-Tees
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. We work across Thornaby-on-Tees and the TS8, TS15 and TS17 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Yorkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Middlesbrough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
- Stockton-on-Tees · 3 mi
- Billingham · 4 mi
- Middlesbrough · 4 mi
- Darlington · 10 mi
- Hartlepool · 11 mi
- Redcar · 11 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
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