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. Heston is 11 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
- TW3, TW5 and UB2
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Heston involve?
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
Which rules apply in Heston?
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 Heston 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.
- 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 Heston?
| 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 Heston 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 Heston landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Heston:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Heston
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 Heston?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Heston the nearest towns on our list are Hounslow (1 miles), Isleworth (2 miles), Southall (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Heston 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 Heston?
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 Heston
- Hounslow · 1 mi
- Isleworth · 2 mi
- Southall · 2 mi
- Hayes · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Greenford · 3 mi
- All of Greater London