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. Northolt 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
- HA2, UB4, UB5 and UB6
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northolt involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Wall panels or tiling
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in Northolt?
Here is what usually applies to a Northolt job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Northolt?
| 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 Northolt 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Northolt, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Northolt landlords need it?
Landlords in Northolt most often ask us for this when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northolt
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Northolt?
Yes. We work across Northolt and the HA2, UB4, UB5 and UB6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Greenford, Harrow, Southall.
Does a shared house in Northolt 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 Northolt?
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 Northolt
- Greenford · 1 mi
- Harrow · 3 mi
- Southall · 3 mi
- Brent · 3 mi
- Ruislip · 3 mi
- Wembley · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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