A professional or co-living HMO refurbishment creates a higher-specification shared home: ensuite bedrooms, well-designed shared kitchens and lounges, good sound insulation, and finishes aimed at working tenants. Landlords in Brixton (SW2, SW4 and SW9) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW2, SW4 and SW9
- Location
- 3 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brixton involve?
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- Smart heating and lighting controls
Which rules apply in Brixton?
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brixton must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Brixton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £1,150 – £2,550 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Brixton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–16 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Brixton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Brixton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Brixton:
- Town-centre houses near transport links
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brixton
Do you do the interior design?
We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.
Do you cover all of Brixton?
Yes. We work across Brixton and the SW2, SW4 and SW9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Peckham, Pimlico, Battersea.
Does a shared house in Brixton 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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Brixton?
Our guide ranges for London are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs near Brixton
- Peckham · 2 mi
- Pimlico · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- London · 3 mi
- All of Greater London