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. In Cannock, a town of around 85,000 people in Staffordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS11 and WS12
- Location
- 15 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cannock involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Cannock?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cannock must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Cannock?
| 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 |
Prices in Cannock are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Cannock landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cannock:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cannock
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
Which postcodes in Cannock do you work in?
All of them, including WS11 and WS12, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Does a shared house in Cannock 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 Cannock?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Cannock
- Burntwood · 4 mi
- Bloxwich · 5 mi
- Rugeley · 6 mi
- Wednesfield · 7 mi
- Willenhall · 7 mi
- Walsall · 8 mi
- All of Staffordshire