- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- E6 and IG11
- Location
- 9 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Barking is a place of roughly 220,000 people, 9 miles east of London. We cover every part of it, from E6 and IG11 out to Ilford, Becontree.
What HMO works do we carry out in Barking?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Barking, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Barking
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Barking
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barking
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Barking
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barking
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barking
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barking
- Student HMO refurbishment in Barking
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Barking
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Barking
- Communal kitchen refits in Barking
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barking
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barking
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Barking
- Fire doors in Barking
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Barking
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barking
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Barking
- Sound insulation in Barking
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barking
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barking
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Barking
- Extensions for extra rooms in Barking
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Barking
HMO rules for Barking
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 14 May 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing launched 9 Jan 2025 for five years (to 8 Jan 2030). |
| Selective licensing | In force across the council area Selective licensing across the borough in three designated areas from 6 Apr 2025 for five years (to 5 Apr 2030). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Barking before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Barking
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Barking?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Barking the nearest towns on our list are Ilford (2 miles), Becontree (2 miles), Thamesmead (3 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Barking?
Barking is covered by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Barking?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.