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. For a house in Gorseinon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Gorseinon?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon?
| 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 |
Prices in Gorseinon are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Gorseinon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gorseinon landlords need it?
Landlords in Gorseinon most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon
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.
How far do you travel from Gorseinon?
We cover the whole of Swansea and work UK-wide. For Gorseinon the nearest towns on our list are Llanelli (5 miles), Swansea (5 miles), Clydach (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon
- Llanelli · 5 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Clydach · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 9 mi
- Briton Ferry · 10 mi
- Neath · 10 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Gorseinon
- Ensuite installation in Gorseinon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gorseinon
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gorseinon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gorseinon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gorseinon
- Fire doors in Gorseinon