- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- N1, N1C and N7
- Location
- 2 miles north-east of London
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Islington is a city of around 300,000 people, 2 miles north-east of London. We cover every part of it, from N1, N1C and N7 out to Highbury, Holloway.
What HMO works do we carry out in Islington?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Islington, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Islington
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Islington
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Islington
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Islington
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Islington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Islington
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Islington
- Student HMO refurbishment in Islington
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Islington
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Islington
- Communal kitchen refits in Islington
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Islington
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Islington
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Islington
- Fire doors in Islington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Islington
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Islington
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Islington
- Sound insulation in Islington
- EPC and energy upgrades in Islington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Islington
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Islington
- Extensions for extra rooms in Islington
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Islington
HMO rules for Islington
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- 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 Islington
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Islington?
Yes. We work across Islington and the N1, N1C and N7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Highbury, Holloway, Camden Town.
Does a shared house in Islington 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 Islington?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.