HMORefurbishment

Greater London, England

Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Camden Town

Professional and co-living HMO refurbs for shared houses in Camden Town: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering NW1, NW3 and WC1.

High-specification co-living room with kitchenette, desk and ensuite

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 Camden Town (NW1, NW3 and WC1) 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
NW1, NW3 and WC1
Location
2 miles north of London
Pricing region
London

What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Camden Town involve?

  • High-quality fire doors and finishes
  • Designer communal kitchen and lounge
  • Interior design and furnishing coordination
  • Ensuite to every room where space allows
  • Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows

Which rules apply in Camden Town?

Here is what usually applies to a Camden Town job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.

  • Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
  • 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.
  • Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
  • 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 Camden Town?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
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 – £11,500letting room
Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom£4,000 – £10,000£5,100 – £12,800ensuite
Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges)£8,000 – £18,000£10,250 – £23,050kitchen
Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall£900 – £2,000£1,150 – £2,550wall

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Camden Town can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

When do Camden Town landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Moving from student or budget lets to professional sharers
  • Larger houses with room for ensuites

Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Camden Town

Do you do the interior design?

We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.

Which postcodes in Camden Town do you work in?

All of them, including NW1, NW3 and WC1, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.

Does a shared house in Camden Town 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 Camden Town?

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.

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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