In short: 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. We carry this out across Northamptonshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- NN, PE, OX, LE
- Main towns
- Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northamptonshire involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Northamptonshire?
- 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.
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 Northamptonshire?
| 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 Northamptonshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northamptonshire
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Northamptonshire?
Yes, across the whole of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering.
Who licenses HMOs in Northamptonshire?
HMOs in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northamptonshire
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Northamptonshire
- House to HMO conversion in Northamptonshire
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