An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. Landlords in Battersea (SW8 and SW11) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW8 and SW11
- Location
- 3 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does ensuite installation in Battersea involve?
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Stud partition or pod installation
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
Which rules apply in Battersea?
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 Battersea before we price.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- 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.
- 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 does ensuite installation cost in Battersea?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Battersea follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days per ensuite 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 Battersea landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Battersea:
- Large rooms with space to spare
- Reducing pressure on shared bathrooms
Questions about ensuite installation in Battersea
How noisy are macerators?
Modern units are quieter than older ones but still audible. We use them only where gravity drainage is not possible and fit them to reduce noise.
How far do you travel from Battersea?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Battersea the nearest towns on our list are Chelsea (1 miles), Pimlico (1 miles), City of Westminster (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Battersea 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 does ensuite installation cost in Battersea?
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.
Ensuite installation near Battersea
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- City of Westminster · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- London · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Battersea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Battersea
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Battersea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Battersea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Battersea
- House to HMO conversion in Battersea
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Battersea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Battersea
- Extensions for extra rooms in Battersea