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. In Beckenham, a town of around 60,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- BR3, SE20 and SE25
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Beckenham involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Beckenham?
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 Beckenham before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- 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 do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Beckenham?
| 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 Beckenham 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 Beckenham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Beckenham landlords need it?
Landlords in Beckenham most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Beckenham
Will you work while tenants use the house?
Yes, if another bathroom is available. We plan the work so the house is never left without one.
How far do you travel from Beckenham?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Beckenham the nearest towns on our list are Catford (3 miles), Croydon (4 miles), Blackheath (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Beckenham?
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 Beckenham?
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 Beckenham
- Catford · 3 mi
- Croydon · 4 mi
- Blackheath · 4 mi
- South Croydon · 4 mi
- Eltham · 4 mi
- Streatham · 5 mi
- All of Greater London
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