An HMO ensuite is a small private shower room, with a WC and basin, built into or next to a letting room. Landlords in Swindon (SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38) 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
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38
- Location
- 36 miles west of Reading
- Council
- Swindon Borough Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What does ensuite installation in Swindon involve?
- Extractor fan with overrun
- Tanking and waterproof wall boards
- Lighting and electrics to bathroom zones
- Tiling, flooring and finishing
- Survey of room size, drainage and water pressure
Which rules apply in Swindon?
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 Swindon 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.
Swindon Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swindon before you buy or start work. Source: Swindon Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does ensuite installation cost in Swindon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
Prices in Swindon are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (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 Swindon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Swindon landlords need it?
Landlords in Swindon most often ask us for this when:
- Moving a house up to professional sharers
- Reducing pressure on shared bathrooms
Questions about ensuite installation in Swindon
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.
How far do you travel from Swindon?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Swindon the nearest towns on our list are Cirencester (14 miles), Chippenham (16 miles), Witney (20 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Swindon?
Swindon is covered by Swindon Borough Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does ensuite installation cost in Swindon?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Swindon
- Cirencester · 14 mi
- Chippenham · 16 mi
- Witney · 20 mi
- Stroud · 22 mi
- Newbury · 22 mi
- Abingdon · 23 mi
- All of Wiltshire
Other HMO services in Swindon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swindon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Swindon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swindon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swindon
- House to HMO conversion in Swindon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Swindon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swindon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Swindon