- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- EN5
- Location
- 10 miles north of London
Our Barnet work covers EN5 and the surrounding area, 10 miles north of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater London.
What HMO works do we carry out in Barnet?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Barnet, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Barnet
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Barnet
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barnet
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Barnet
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barnet
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barnet
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barnet
- Student HMO refurbishment in Barnet
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Barnet
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Barnet
- Communal kitchen refits in Barnet
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barnet
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnet
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Barnet
- Fire doors in Barnet
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Barnet
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barnet
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Barnet
- Sound insulation in Barnet
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barnet
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barnet
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Barnet
- Extensions for extra rooms in Barnet
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Barnet
HMO rules for Barnet
- 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.
- 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 Barnet
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Hadley Wood (2 mi)
- Potters Bar (3 mi)
- Borehamwood (3 mi)
- Finchley (3 mi)
- Muswell Hill (5 mi)
- Enfield Town (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Barnet?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Barnet the nearest towns on our list are Hadley Wood (2 miles), Potters Bar (3 miles), Borehamwood (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Barnet need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Barnet?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.