- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RM6, RM8 and RM9
- Location
- 11 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Our Becontree work covers RM6, RM8 and RM9 and the surrounding area, 11 miles east of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater London.
What HMO works do we carry out in Becontree?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Becontree. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Becontree
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Becontree
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Becontree
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Becontree
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Becontree
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Becontree
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Becontree
- Student HMO refurbishment in Becontree
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Becontree
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Becontree
- Communal kitchen refits in Becontree
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Becontree
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Becontree
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Becontree
- Fire doors in Becontree
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Becontree
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Becontree
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Becontree
- Sound insulation in Becontree
- EPC and energy upgrades in Becontree
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Becontree
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Becontree
- Extensions for extra rooms in Becontree
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Becontree
HMO rules for Becontree
- 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.
- 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 Becontree before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Becontree
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Becontree?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Becontree the nearest towns on our list are Dagenham (2 miles), Barking (2 miles), Ilford (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Becontree?
Becontree 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 Becontree?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.