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. Rhondda is 17 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Rhondda?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
Prices in Rhondda are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Rhondda, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rhondda landlords need it?
Landlords in Rhondda most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Rhondda?
We cover the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf and work UK-wide. For Rhondda the nearest towns on our list are Tonypandy (3 miles), Aberdare (4 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhondda?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Rhondda?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- Ensuite installation in Rhondda
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhondda
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rhondda
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rhondda
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rhondda