- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, SR, DH
- Main towns
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tyne and Wear involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Wall panels or tiling
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Tyne and Wear?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Tyne and Wear?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tyne and Wear
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Tyne and Wear?
Yes, across the whole of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields.
Who licenses HMOs in Tyne and Wear?
HMOs in Tyne and Wear are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Tyne and Wear
- Ensuite installation in Tyne and Wear
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tyne and Wear
- Communal kitchen refits in Tyne and Wear
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tyne and Wear
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tyne and Wear
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tyne and Wear
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tyne and Wear
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tyne and Wear