- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R
London is a city of over a million people, in England. We cover every part of it, from EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R out to City of Westminster, Pimlico.
What HMO works do we carry out in London?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in London. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in London
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in London
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in London
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in London
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in London
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in London
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in London
- Student HMO refurbishment in London
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in London
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in London
- Communal kitchen refits in London
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in London
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in London
- Fire alarm and detection systems in London
- Fire doors in London
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in London
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in London
- Rewires and EICR remedials in London
- Sound insulation in London
- EPC and energy upgrades in London
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in London
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in London
- Extensions for extra rooms in London
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in London
HMO rules for London
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
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 London
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- City of Westminster (1 mi)
- Pimlico (1 mi)
- Islington (2 mi)
- Camden Town (2 mi)
- Chelsea (2 mi)
- Chalk Farm (3 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of London?
Yes. We work across London and the EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include City of Westminster, Pimlico, Islington.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in London?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in London?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.