An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. For a house in Caterham 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
- CR3
- Location
- 16 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does ensuite installation in Caterham involve?
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
Which rules apply in Caterham?
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 Caterham 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.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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 Caterham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
Prices in Caterham are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (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 Caterham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Caterham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Large rooms with space to spare
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
Questions about ensuite installation in Caterham
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 Caterham?
Yes. We work across Caterham and the CR3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Coulsdon, Purley, Redhill.
Does a shared house in Caterham 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 Caterham?
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.
Ensuite installation near Caterham
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Purley · 4 mi
- Redhill · 5 mi
- South Croydon · 6 mi
- Banstead · 6 mi
- Reigate · 6 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Caterham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Caterham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Caterham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Caterham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Caterham
- House to HMO conversion in Caterham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Caterham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Caterham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Caterham