- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- UB1, UB2, UB6 and UB18
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Ealing
Southall is a town of around 80,000 people, 11 miles west of London. We cover every part of it, from UB1, UB2, UB6 and UB18 out to Greenford, Heston.
What HMO works do we carry out in Southall?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Southall and UB1, UB2, UB6 and UB18.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Southall
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Southall
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Southall
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Southall
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southall
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southall
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Southall
- Student HMO refurbishment in Southall
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Southall
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Southall
- Communal kitchen refits in Southall
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southall
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Southall
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southall
- Fire doors in Southall
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Southall
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Southall
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Southall
- Sound insulation in Southall
- EPC and energy upgrades in Southall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southall
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Southall
- Extensions for extra rooms in Southall
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southall
HMO rules for Southall
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
London Borough of Ealing: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Immediate direction for Perivale from 30 Oct 2024 and non-immediate direction for the rest of the borough from 2025. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; renewal consulted 15 Jul-24 Sep 2026. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two designations covering most wards: 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 (e.g. Southall, East/North Acton) and 3 Jan 2023-2 Jan 2028 (e.g. Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Ealing Common). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southall before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Ealing HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Southall
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Southall?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Southall the nearest towns on our list are Greenford (2 miles), Heston (2 miles), Hayes (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Southall?
Southall is covered by London Borough of Ealing. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Southall?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.