- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF, WV, DY
- Main towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shropshire involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Shropshire?
- 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.
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 Shropshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £250 – £500 | 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 Shropshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shropshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Shropshire?
Yes, across the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton.
Who licenses HMOs in Shropshire?
HMOs in Shropshire 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 Shropshire
- Ensuite installation in Shropshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shropshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Shropshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shropshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shropshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shropshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shropshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shropshire