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. Clydach is 5 miles north-east of Swansea. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA6
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clydach involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Clydach?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clydach must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Clydach?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Clydach can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Clydach, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Clydach landlords need it?
Landlords in Clydach 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 Clydach
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Clydach?
Yes. We work across Clydach and the SA6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Swansea. Nearby places we also cover include Neath, Swansea, Briton Ferry.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Clydach?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Clydach?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Clydach
- Neath · 4 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Briton Ferry · 5 mi
- Gorseinon · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 8 mi
- Llanelli · 11 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Clydach
- Ensuite installation in Clydach
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Clydach
- Communal kitchen refits in Clydach
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Clydach
- Full HMO refurbishment in Clydach
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Clydach
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Clydach
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Clydach