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. Bicester is 11 miles north-east of Oxford. 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
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bicester involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Bicester?
Here is what usually applies to a Bicester 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 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.
- 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 Bicester?
| 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 |
Prices in Bicester are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Bicester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bicester:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bicester
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 Bicester?
We cover the whole of Oxfordshire and work UK-wide. For Bicester the nearest towns on our list are Oxford (11 miles), Banbury (14 miles), Aylesbury (16 miles).
Does a shared house in Bicester 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 Bicester?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Bicester
- Oxford · 11 mi
- Banbury · 14 mi
- Aylesbury · 16 mi
- Witney · 16 mi
- Abingdon · 17 mi
- Bletchley · 19 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
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