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. Ashington is 14 miles north 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
- Northumberland, England
- Postcodes
- NE62 and NE63
- Location
- 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ashington involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Ashington?
Here is what usually applies to a Ashington 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.
- 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 Ashington?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ashington 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 Ashington landlords need it?
Landlords in Ashington 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 Ashington
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 Ashington?
We cover the whole of Northumberland and work UK-wide. For Ashington the nearest towns on our list are Blyth (4 miles), Cramlington (6 miles), Whitley Bay (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ashington?
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 Ashington?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Ashington
- Blyth · 4 mi
- Cramlington · 6 mi
- Whitley Bay · 11 mi
- North Shields · 12 mi
- Tynemouth · 12 mi
- Gosforth · 12 mi
- All of Northumberland
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