- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- London
- Postcode areas
- W, E, SW, SE
- Main towns
- London, Brent, Islington, City of Westminster, Bexley
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater London involve?
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Wall panels or tiling
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Greater London?
- 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.
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 Greater London?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £320 – £640 | room |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits by town in Greater London
- London
- Brent
- Islington
- City of Westminster
- Bexley
- Barking
- Archway
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield Town
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Becontree
- Romford
- Hayes
- Wembley
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden Town
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
- Chalk Farm
- New Malden
- Hanworth
- Woodford Green
- Hadley Wood
- Richmond
- Barnes
- Notting Hill
- Wallington
- Pimlico
- Hampton
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater London
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 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.
Do you carry out shared bathroom and shower room refits across Greater London?
Yes, across the whole of Greater London, including London, Brent, Islington.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater London?
HMOs in Greater London are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Greater London
- Ensuite installation in Greater London
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Greater London
- Communal kitchen refits in Greater London
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greater London
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greater London
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Greater London
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greater London
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Greater London