An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. In Streatham, a town of around 60,000 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
- SW2 and SW16
- Location
- 5 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does ensuite installation in Streatham involve?
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Stud partition or pod installation
Which rules apply in Streatham?
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 Streatham 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Streatham?
| 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 |
Prices in Streatham 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 per ensuite. If a council deadline applies in Streatham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Streatham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Reducing pressure on shared bathrooms
- Large rooms with space to spare
Questions about ensuite installation in Streatham
Do ensuites need building control?
New drainage and extraction usually fall under the building regulations, so a building notice or competent-person self-certification is normally needed.
Do you cover all of Streatham?
Yes. We work across Streatham and the SW2 and SW16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Mitcham, Brixton, Wimbledon.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Streatham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Streatham?
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 Streatham
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 3 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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