- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SW1 and W2
- Location
- 1 miles south-west of London
City of Westminster is a place of roughly 250,000 people, 1 miles south-west of London. We cover every part of it, from SW1 and W2 out to Pimlico, London.
What HMO works do we carry out in City of Westminster?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in City of Westminster, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in City of Westminster
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in City of Westminster
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in City of Westminster
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in City of Westminster
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in City of Westminster
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in City of Westminster
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in City of Westminster
- Student HMO refurbishment in City of Westminster
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in City of Westminster
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in City of Westminster
- Communal kitchen refits in City of Westminster
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in City of Westminster
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in City of Westminster
- Fire alarm and detection systems in City of Westminster
- Fire doors in City of Westminster
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in City of Westminster
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in City of Westminster
- Rewires and EICR remedials in City of Westminster
- Sound insulation in City of Westminster
- EPC and energy upgrades in City of Westminster
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in City of Westminster
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in City of Westminster
- Extensions for extra rooms in City of Westminster
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in City of Westminster
HMO rules for City of Westminster
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 City of Westminster
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of City of Westminster?
Yes. We work across City of Westminster and the SW1 and W2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Pimlico, London, Chelsea.
Does a shared house in City of Westminster 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 City of Westminster?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.