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. Brent is 8 miles west 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- HA0 and HA9
- Location
- 8 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brent involve?
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Brent?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brent 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.
London Borough of Brent: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 1 Nov 2022. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing in force 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area All wards except Wembley Park: Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green 1 Aug 2023-31 Jul 2028; 18 further wards 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Brent before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Brent HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Brent?
| 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 Brent follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Brent landlords need it?
Landlords in Brent 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 Brent
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.
Do you cover all of Brent?
Yes. We work across Brent and the HA0 and HA9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Wembley, Harrow, Greenford.
Which council covers HMOs in Brent?
Brent is covered by London Borough of Brent. 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 Brent?
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 Brent
- Wembley · 0 mi
- Harrow · 2 mi
- Greenford · 3 mi
- Northolt · 3 mi
- Acton · 3 mi
- Willesden · 3 mi
- All of Greater London