- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- London
- Postcode areas
- W, E, SW, SE
- Main towns
- London, Brent, Islington, City of Westminster, Bexley
What does ensuite installation in Greater London involve?
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Stud partition or pod installation
Which rules apply in Greater London?
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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.
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 does ensuite installation cost in Greater London?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days per ensuite. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Ensuite installation by town in Greater London
- London
- Brent
- Islington
- City of Westminster
- Bexley
- Barking
- Archway
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield Town
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Becontree
- Romford
- Hayes
- Wembley
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden Town
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
- Chalk Farm
- New Malden
- Hanworth
- Woodford Green
- Hadley Wood
- Richmond
- Barnes
- Notting Hill
- Wallington
- Pimlico
- Hampton
Questions about ensuite installation in Greater London
Can an ensuite go anywhere?
It needs a route for waste water. Gravity drainage is best; where that is not possible, a macerator or pump can work. We check at the survey.
Does an ensuite count towards the room size?
No. The ensuite area is normally excluded when the bedroom is measured, so the remaining room must still meet the size standard.
Do you carry out ensuite installation across Greater London?
Yes, across the whole of Greater London, including London, Brent, Islington.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater London?
HMOs in Greater London are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Greater London
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater London
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Greater London
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greater London
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Greater London
- House to HMO conversion in Greater London
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Greater London
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Greater London
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Greater London