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. In Oxfordshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- OX, RG, SN, GL
- Main towns
- Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oxfordshire involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Oxfordshire?
- 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.
- 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 Oxfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | 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 Oxfordshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oxfordshire
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Oxfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon.
Who licenses HMOs in Oxfordshire?
HMOs in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire
- Ensuite installation in Oxfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Oxfordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Oxfordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Oxfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Oxfordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oxfordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oxfordshire