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 Tynemouth, a town of around 60,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE29 and NE30
- Location
- 8 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tynemouth involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Tynemouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Tynemouth 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.
- 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.
- 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 Tynemouth?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Tynemouth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Tynemouth landlords need it?
Landlords in Tynemouth most often ask us for this when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tynemouth
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 Tynemouth?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Tynemouth the nearest towns on our list are North Shields (1 miles), South Shields (1 miles), Whitley Bay (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Tynemouth 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 Tynemouth?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Tynemouth
- North Shields · 1 mi
- South Shields · 1 mi
- Whitley Bay · 2 mi
- Jarrow · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 5 mi
- Hebburn · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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