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. Landlords in Bloxwich (WS3 and WV12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- WS3 and WV12
- Location
- 10 miles north-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bloxwich involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Slip-resistant flooring
Which rules apply in Bloxwich?
Here is what usually applies to a Bloxwich 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 Bloxwich?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bloxwich follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Bloxwich, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bloxwich landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bloxwich:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bloxwich
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 Bloxwich?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Bloxwich the nearest towns on our list are Walsall (2 miles), Willenhall (3 miles), Wednesfield (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bloxwich?
With the local council for the address. 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 Bloxwich?
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 Bloxwich
- Walsall · 2 mi
- Willenhall · 3 mi
- Wednesfield · 4 mi
- Aldridge · 4 mi
- Wednesbury · 5 mi
- Cannock · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
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