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 Islington, a city of around 300,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Islington, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N1, N1C and N7
- Location
- 2 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Islington involve?
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Islington?
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 Islington 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.
- 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.
- 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 Islington?
| 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 Islington can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Islington, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Islington landlords need it?
Landlords in Islington most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Islington
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 Islington?
Yes. We work across Islington and the N1, N1C and N7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Highbury, Holloway, Camden Town.
Does a shared house in Islington 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 Islington?
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 Islington
- Highbury · 1 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- London · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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