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. Waltham Abbey is 13 miles north-east of London. We price shared bathroom and shower room refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- EN8 and EN9
- Location
- 13 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Waltham Abbey involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Waltham Abbey?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Waltham Abbey:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Waltham Abbey
What stops mould in shared bathrooms?
Good extraction that keeps running after use, some background heat and finishes that do not trap moisture. We fit all three.
How far do you travel from Waltham Abbey?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Waltham Abbey the nearest towns on our list are Cheshunt (1 miles), Chingford (4 miles), Enfield Town (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Waltham Abbey?
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 Waltham Abbey?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Waltham Abbey
- Cheshunt · 1 mi
- Chingford · 4 mi
- Enfield Town · 4 mi
- Edmonton · 5 mi
- Hoddesdon · 5 mi
- Woodford Green · 5 mi
- All of Essex
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