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 Birmingham, a city of over a million people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Birmingham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B1, B12, B18 and B19
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Birmingham involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Birmingham?
Here is what usually applies to a Birmingham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Birmingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 8 June 2020. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing (3-4 occupants, 2+ households) in force since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 25 designated wards since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Birmingham before you buy or start work. Source: Birmingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Birmingham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £250 – £500 | room |
Prices in Birmingham are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Birmingham.
When do Birmingham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Birmingham:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Birmingham
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Birmingham?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Birmingham the nearest towns on our list are Aston (1 miles), Smethwick (3 miles), Washwood Heath (3 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Birmingham?
Birmingham is covered by Birmingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Birmingham?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Birmingham
- Aston · 1 mi
- Smethwick · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 3 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- Bartley Green · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Birmingham
- Ensuite installation in Birmingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Birmingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Birmingham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Birmingham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Birmingham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Birmingham
- Sound insulation in Birmingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Birmingham