- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SW13
- Location
- 6 miles south-west of London
Our Barnes work covers SW13 and the surrounding area, 6 miles south-west of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater London.
What HMO works do we carry out in Barnes?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Barnes. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Barnes
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Barnes
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barnes
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Barnes
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barnes
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barnes
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barnes
- Student HMO refurbishment in Barnes
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Barnes
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Barnes
- Communal kitchen refits in Barnes
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barnes
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnes
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Barnes
- Fire doors in Barnes
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Barnes
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barnes
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Barnes
- Sound insulation in Barnes
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barnes
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barnes
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Barnes
- Extensions for extra rooms in Barnes
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Barnes
HMO rules for Barnes
- 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.
- 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).
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.
Guide prices in Barnes
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Barnes?
Yes. We work across Barnes and the SW13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Chiswick, Putney, Fulham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Barnes?
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.
What HMO services do you offer in Barnes?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.