- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- HA0 and HA9
- Location
- 8 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
Our Brent work covers HA0 and HA9 and the surrounding area, 8 miles west of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater London.
What HMO works do we carry out in Brent?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Brent. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Brent
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Brent
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brent
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Brent
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Brent
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brent
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Brent
- Student HMO refurbishment in Brent
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brent
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Brent
- Communal kitchen refits in Brent
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brent
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Brent
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brent
- Fire doors in Brent
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Brent
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brent
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Brent
- Sound insulation in Brent
- EPC and energy upgrades in Brent
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brent
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Brent
- Extensions for extra rooms in Brent
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Brent
HMO rules for Brent
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
London Borough of Brent: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 1 Nov 2022. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing in force 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area All wards except Wembley Park: Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green 1 Aug 2023-31 Jul 2028; 18 further wards 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Brent before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Brent HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Brent
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Brent do you work in?
All of them, including HA0 and HA9, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Brent?
Brent is covered by London Borough of Brent. 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 Brent?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.