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. Landlords in York (YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. York has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31
- Location
- 22 miles north-east of Leeds
- Council
- City of York Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in York involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in York?
Here is what usually applies to a York job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
City of York Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) for the area shown on the council's boundary map; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in eight wards (Clifton, Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington, Guildhall, Heworth, Hull Road, Micklegate, Osbaldwick & Derwent) 1 Apr 2023-31 Mar 2028. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in York before you buy or start work. Source: City of York Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in York?
| 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 York follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in York, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in York, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do York landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in York:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in York
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.
How far do you travel from York?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For York the nearest towns on our list are Selby (12 miles), Harrogate (19 miles), Goole (19 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in York?
York is covered by City of York Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in York?
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 York
- Selby · 12 mi
- Harrogate · 19 mi
- Goole · 19 mi
- Castleford · 20 mi
- Pontefract · 21 mi
- Leeds · 22 mi
- All of North Yorkshire