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 Chelsea, 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
- SW3 and SW10
- Location
- 2 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chelsea involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea?
| 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 Chelsea can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Chelsea landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chelsea:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chelsea
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.
Do you cover all of Chelsea?
Yes. We work across Chelsea and the SW3 and SW10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Battersea, Fulham, Pimlico.
Does a shared house in Chelsea need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea
- Battersea · 1 mi
- Fulham · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- City of Westminster · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- London · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
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