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. For a house in Esher we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT10
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Esher involve?
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Strip-out and repairs to floors and walls
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Esher?
Here is what usually applies to a Esher 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.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Esher?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Esher follows a site visit.
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 Esher landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Esher
How many bathrooms does my HMO need?
The national test is adequacy; councils usually set a ratio, often one bathroom per five sharers, with an extra WC in some cases. We check your council’s figure.
Do you cover all of Esher?
Yes. We work across Esher and the KT10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Walton-on-Thames, Hampton, Sunbury-on-Thames.
Does a shared house in Esher 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 Esher?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Esher
- Walton-on-Thames · 2 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Surbiton · 3 mi
- Hanworth · 4 mi
- Epsom · 5 mi
- All of Surrey