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 Cramlington, a town of about 33,000 people in Northumberland, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northumberland, England
- Postcodes
- NE23
- Location
- 8 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cramlington involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Cramlington?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Cramlington before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Cramlington?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Cramlington 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 Cramlington landlords need it?
Landlords in Cramlington most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cramlington
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 Cramlington do you work in?
All of them, including NE23, and the surrounding parts of Northumberland.
Does a shared house in Cramlington need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Cramlington?
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 Cramlington
- Blyth · 4 mi
- Gosforth · 6 mi
- Ashington · 6 mi
- Whitley Bay · 6 mi
- Wallsend · 7 mi
- North Shields · 7 mi
- All of Northumberland
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