In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Greater London, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- London
- Postcode areas
- W, E, SW, SE
- Towns on our list
- 83
What HMO rules apply in Greater London?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Greater London
- London
- Brent
- Islington
- City of Westminster
- Bexley
- Barking
- Archway
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield Town
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Becontree
- Romford
- Hayes
- Wembley
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden Town
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
- Chalk Farm
- New Malden
- Hanworth
- Woodford Green
- Hadley Wood
- Richmond
- Barnes
- Notting Hill
- Wallington
- Pimlico
- Hampton
HMO services in Greater London
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Greater London
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Greater London
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Greater London
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Greater London
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greater London
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greater London
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greater London
- Student HMO refurbishment in Greater London
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Greater London
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Greater London
- Communal kitchen refits in Greater London
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater London
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Greater London
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Greater London
- Fire doors in Greater London
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greater London
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Greater London
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Greater London
- Sound insulation in Greater London
- EPC and energy upgrades in Greater London
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Greater London
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Greater London
- Extensions for extra rooms in Greater London
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Greater London
Guide prices in Greater London
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £4,500 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £5,100 – £11,500 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Greater London?
Yes. We cover the whole of Greater London, including London, Brent, Islington, City of Westminster.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater London?
HMOs in Greater London are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Greater London?
Our guide prices for Greater London use the London adjustment of +28% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.