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 South Croydon, a town of around 55,000 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
- CR0, CR7 and CR8
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Croydon involve?
- Wall panels or tiling
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Heated towel rail and lighting
Which rules apply in South Croydon?
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 South Croydon 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in South Croydon?
| 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 South Croydon follows a site visit.
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 South Croydon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Croydon
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from South Croydon?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For South Croydon the nearest towns on our list are Croydon (1 miles), Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Does a shared house in South Croydon 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 South Croydon?
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 South Croydon
- Croydon · 1 mi
- Purley · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Mitcham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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