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. Sudbury is 28 miles south-east of Cambridge. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- CO10
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sudbury involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Sudbury?
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 Sudbury 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.
- 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 Sudbury?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Sudbury follows a site visit.
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 Sudbury landlords need it?
Landlords in Sudbury most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sudbury
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.
Do you cover all of Sudbury?
Yes. We work across Sudbury and the CO10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Colchester, Haverhill, Braintree.
Does a shared house in Sudbury 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 Sudbury?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Sudbury
- Colchester · 13 mi
- Haverhill · 13 mi
- Braintree · 13 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 14 mi
- Stowmarket · 15 mi
- Witham · 17 mi
- All of Suffolk