- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- N5
- Location
- 3 miles north of London
Our Highbury work covers N5 and the surrounding area, 3 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 Highbury?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Highbury, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Highbury
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Highbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Highbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Highbury
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Highbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Highbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Highbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Highbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Highbury
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Highbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Highbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Highbury
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Highbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Highbury
- Fire doors in Highbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Highbury
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Highbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Highbury
- Sound insulation in Highbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Highbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Highbury
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Highbury
- Extensions for extra rooms in Highbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Highbury
HMO rules for Highbury
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Highbury
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Islington (1 mi)
- Holloway (1 mi)
- Stamford Hill (2 mi)
- Archway (2 mi)
- Camden Town (2 mi)
- Chalk Farm (2 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Highbury do you work in?
All of them, including N5, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Highbury 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 Highbury?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.