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 Southall, a town of around 80,000 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
- UB1, UB2, UB6 and UB18
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Ealing
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southall involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
Which rules apply in Southall?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southall must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
London Borough of Ealing: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Immediate direction for Perivale from 30 Oct 2024 and non-immediate direction for the rest of the borough from 2025. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; renewal consulted 15 Jul-24 Sep 2026. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two designations covering most wards: 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 (e.g. Southall, East/North Acton) and 3 Jan 2023-2 Jan 2028 (e.g. Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Ealing Common). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southall before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Ealing HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Southall?
| 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 Southall 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?
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 Southall landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Too few bathrooms for the number of sharers
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southall
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 Southall?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Southall the nearest towns on our list are Greenford (2 miles), Heston (2 miles), Hayes (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Southall?
Southall is covered by London Borough of Ealing. 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 Southall?
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 Southall
- Greenford · 2 mi
- Heston · 2 mi
- Hayes · 2 mi
- Isleworth · 3 mi
- Northolt · 3 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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