An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. In Reigate, a town of about 22,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Location
- 19 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does ensuite installation in Reigate involve?
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail
- Waste, macerator or pumped drainage
Which rules apply in Reigate?
Ensuite installation in Reigate must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Reigate?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Reigate can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Reigate landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Reigate:
- Large rooms with space to spare
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
Questions about ensuite installation in Reigate
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.
How far do you travel from Reigate?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Reigate the nearest towns on our list are Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles), Banstead (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Reigate?
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 Reigate?
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 Reigate
- Redhill · 2 mi
- Horley · 5 mi
- Banstead · 6 mi
- Caterham · 6 mi
- Coulsdon · 6 mi
- Leatherhead · 7 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Reigate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Reigate
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Reigate
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Reigate
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Reigate
- House to HMO conversion in Reigate
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Reigate
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Reigate
- EPC and energy upgrades in Reigate