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 Carshalton 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
- CR4, SM5 and SM6
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carshalton involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Carshalton?
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 Carshalton 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Carshalton?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Carshalton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Carshalton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Carshalton landlords need it?
Landlords in Carshalton most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carshalton
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Which postcodes in Carshalton do you work in?
All of them, including CR4, SM5 and SM6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Carshalton?
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 Carshalton?
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 Carshalton
- Wallington · 1 mi
- Sutton · 2 mi
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Morden · 2 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- South Croydon · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Carshalton
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carshalton
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carshalton
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Carshalton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carshalton