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. For a house in Barking we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E6 and IG11
- Location
- 9 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barking involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
Which rules apply in Barking?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Barking before we price.
- 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.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 14 May 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing launched 9 Jan 2025 for five years (to 8 Jan 2030). |
| Selective licensing | In force across the council area Selective licensing across the borough in three designated areas from 6 Apr 2025 for five years (to 5 Apr 2030). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Barking before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Barking?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Barking follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Barking, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Barking landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Barking:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barking
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 cover all of Barking?
Yes. We work across Barking and the E6 and IG11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Ilford, Becontree, Thamesmead.
Which council covers HMOs in Barking?
Barking is covered by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Barking?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Barking
- Ilford · 2 mi
- Becontree · 2 mi
- Thamesmead · 3 mi
- Canning Town · 3 mi
- Stratford · 4 mi
- Dagenham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Barking
- Ensuite installation in Barking
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barking
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barking
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barking
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Barking
- Sound insulation in Barking
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barking