HMORefurbishment

Buckinghamshire, England

Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gerrards Cross

We carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gerrards Cross, 19 miles west of London, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Refurbished shared bathroom with bath, shower screen and metro tiles

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 Gerrards Cross (SL9) 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
Buckinghamshire, England
Postcodes
SL9
Location
19 miles west of London
Pricing region
South East

What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gerrards Cross involve?

  • Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
  • Heated towel rail and lighting
  • Wall panels or tiling
  • Separate WC where the ratio needs it
  • Slip-resistant flooring

Which rules apply in Gerrards Cross?

Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gerrards Cross 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:

  • Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
  • Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
  • BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
  • Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.

How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Gerrards Cross?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Shared bathroom refit£5,500 – £9,000£6,150 – £10,100bathroom
Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom£4,000 – £10,000£4,500 – £11,200ensuite
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£280 – £560room

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Gerrards Cross 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 Gerrards Cross landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Before a licence inspection
  • Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers

Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gerrards Cross

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.

How far do you travel from Gerrards Cross?

We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire and work UK-wide. For Gerrards Cross the nearest towns on our list are Chalfont Saint Peter (2 miles), Uxbridge (4 miles), Rickmansworth (5 miles).

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gerrards Cross?

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 Gerrards Cross?

Our guide ranges for South East 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.

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