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 Tamworth, a town of around 80,000 people in Staffordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- B77 and B79
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tamworth involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Tamworth?
Here is what usually applies to a Tamworth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Tamworth?
| 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 Tamworth 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?
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 Tamworth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tamworth:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tamworth
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.
How far do you travel from Tamworth?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Tamworth the nearest towns on our list are Lichfield (6 miles), Sutton Coldfield (7 miles), Aldridge (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tamworth?
With the local council for the address. 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 Tamworth?
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 Tamworth
- Lichfield · 6 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 7 mi
- Aldridge · 9 mi
- Burntwood · 10 mi
- Washwood Heath · 11 mi
- Swadlincote · 11 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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- Ensuite installation in Tamworth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tamworth
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tamworth
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tamworth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tamworth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Tamworth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tamworth