An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. Landlords in Cheltenham (GL50, GL51 and GL52) 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. Cheltenham has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51 and GL52
- Location
- 37 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What does ensuite installation in Cheltenham involve?
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
Which rules apply in Cheltenham?
Here is what usually applies to a Cheltenham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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 does ensuite installation cost in Cheltenham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
Prices in Cheltenham are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above 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 per ensuite. If a council deadline applies in Cheltenham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Cheltenham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Cheltenham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cheltenham:
- Large rooms with space to spare
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
Questions about ensuite installation in Cheltenham
Can an ensuite go anywhere?
It needs a route for waste water. Gravity drainage is best; where that is not possible, a macerator or pump can work. We check at the survey.
Do you cover all of Cheltenham?
Yes. We work across Cheltenham and the GL50, GL51 and GL52 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cheltenham?
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 does ensuite installation cost in Cheltenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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.
Ensuite installation near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 7 mi
- Stroud · 12 mi
- Cirencester · 13 mi
- Evesham · 14 mi
- Great Malvern · 18 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Cheltenham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cheltenham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cheltenham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cheltenham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cheltenham
- House to HMO conversion in Cheltenham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cheltenham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cheltenham
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cheltenham