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 Peckham, a town of around 70,000 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
- SE5 and SE15
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peckham involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- 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 Peckham?
Here is what usually applies to a Peckham 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.
London Borough of Southwark: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions apply to specific streets and sites (from 2014); no borough-wide small-HMO direction found. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing effective 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Faraday, Goose Green, St Giles, Champion Hill, Newington from 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027); 14 further wards 1 Nov 2023-31 Oct 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peckham before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Southwark HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Peckham?
| 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 Peckham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 5–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Peckham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Peckham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Peckham:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peckham
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Peckham?
Yes. We work across Peckham and the SE5 and SE15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Brixton, Greenwich, Catford.
Which council covers HMOs in Peckham?
Peckham is covered by London Borough of Southwark. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Peckham?
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 Peckham
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Canary Wharf · 3 mi
- Pimlico · 3 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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