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. Finchley is 7 miles north-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
- N3
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Finchley involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Finchley?
Here is what usually applies to a Finchley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Finchley?
| 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 |
Prices in Finchley are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Finchley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Finchley:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Finchley
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.
How far do you travel from Finchley?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Finchley the nearest towns on our list are Muswell Hill (2 miles), Cricklewood (3 miles), Kilburn (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Finchley?
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 Finchley?
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 Finchley
- Muswell Hill · 2 mi
- Cricklewood · 3 mi
- Kilburn · 3 mi
- Wood Green · 3 mi
- Barnet · 3 mi
- Archway · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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