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 Washwood Heath (B8, B9 and B24) 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
- B8, B9 and B24
- Location
- 3 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Washwood Heath involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Washwood Heath?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Washwood Heath must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Washwood Heath?
| 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 Washwood Heath 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Washwood Heath, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Washwood Heath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Washwood Heath
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
Which postcodes in Washwood Heath do you work in?
All of them, including B8, B9 and B24, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Does a shared house in Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath?
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 Washwood Heath
- Aston · 2 mi
- Birmingham · 3 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 5 mi
- Smethwick · 6 mi
- Shirley · 6 mi
- All of West Midlands
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