- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- N3
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of London
From Muswell Hill (2 miles away) to the centre of Finchley, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Finchley?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Finchley, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Finchley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Finchley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Finchley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Finchley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Finchley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Finchley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Finchley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Finchley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Finchley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Finchley
- Communal kitchen refits in Finchley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Finchley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Finchley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Finchley
- Fire doors in Finchley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Finchley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Finchley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Finchley
- Sound insulation in Finchley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Finchley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Finchley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Finchley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Finchley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Finchley
HMO rules for Finchley
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 Finchley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Finchley?
Yes. We work across Finchley and the N3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn.
Does a shared house in Finchley 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 Finchley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.