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. We carry this out across South Yorkshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- S, DN
- Main towns
- Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Bentley
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Yorkshire involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in South Yorkshire?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
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 South Yorkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | 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 South Yorkshire
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Yorkshire
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.
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across South Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster.
Who licenses HMOs in South Yorkshire?
HMOs in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire
- Ensuite installation in South Yorkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in South Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in South Yorkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Yorkshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in South Yorkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in South Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in South Yorkshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in South Yorkshire