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. Landlords in Portishead (BS20) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS20
- Location
- 8 miles west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portishead involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Portishead?
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 Portishead before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Portishead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
Prices in Portishead are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Portishead landlords need it?
Landlords in Portishead most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portishead
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 Portishead?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Portishead the nearest towns on our list are Nailsea (3 miles), Clevedon (5 miles), Bristol (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Portishead 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 Portishead?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Portishead
- Nailsea · 3 mi
- Clevedon · 5 mi
- Bristol · 8 mi
- Kingswood · 11 mi
- Mangotsfield · 11 mi
- Newport (Newport) · 12 mi
- All of Somerset
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- Ensuite installation in Portishead
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portishead
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