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 Stourport-on-Severn, a town of about 21,000 people in Worcestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- DY13
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stourport-on-Severn involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Stourport-on-Severn?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stourport-on-Severn
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.
Which postcodes in Stourport-on-Severn do you work in?
All of them, including DY13, and the surrounding parts of Worcestershire.
Does a shared house in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
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 Stourport-on-Severn
- Kidderminster · 4 mi
- Droitwich · 7 mi
- Bromsgrove · 9 mi
- Stourbridge · 10 mi
- Worcester · 11 mi
- Kingswinford · 12 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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