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 Kilburn, a town of about 29,000 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
- NW3 and NW6
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kilburn involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Kilburn?
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 Kilburn 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.
- 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 Kilburn?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Kilburn follows a site visit.
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.
When do Kilburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Kilburn:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kilburn
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 Kilburn?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Kilburn the nearest towns on our list are Cricklewood (1 miles), Chalk Farm (2 miles), Camden Town (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Kilburn?
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 Kilburn?
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 Kilburn
- Cricklewood · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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