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 Stratford, a town of about 37,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Stratford has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E15
- Location
- 6 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Newham
- Pricing region
- London
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stratford involve?
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Wall panels or tiling
- Thermostatic shower and bath or walk-in shower
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
Which rules apply in Stratford?
Here is what usually applies to a Stratford 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.
- 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 Newham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 31 Jul 2013. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 22 of 24 wards (all except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park) 1 Jan 2023-31 Dec 2027. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in the same 22 wards from 1 Jun 2023 to 31 May 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Stratford before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Newham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Stratford?
| 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 Stratford 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 Stratford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Stratford, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Stratford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Before a licence inspection
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stratford
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
Do you cover all of Stratford?
Yes. We work across Stratford and the E15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Bow, Canning Town, Canary Wharf.
Which council covers HMOs in Stratford?
Stratford is covered by London Borough of Newham. 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 Stratford?
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 Stratford
- Bow · 1 mi
- Canning Town · 2 mi
- Canary Wharf · 2 mi
- Leytonstone · 2 mi
- Ilford · 4 mi
- Barking · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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