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 Pimlico, a town of about 21,000 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
- SW1
- Location
- 1 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pimlico involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Heated towel rail and lighting
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
Which rules apply in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Pimlico?
| 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 Pimlico 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?
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 Pimlico landlords need it?
Landlords in Pimlico most often ask us for this when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pimlico
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.
Which postcodes in Pimlico do you work in?
All of them, including SW1, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico?
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 Pimlico
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Battersea · 1 mi
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- London · 1 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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