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. In Putney, a town of around 75,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Putney involve?
- Bike and bin storage
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
Which rules apply in Putney?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Putney before we price.
- 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 Putney?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Putney follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–16 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Putney, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Putney landlords need it?
Landlords in Putney most often ask us for this when:
- Town-centre houses near transport links
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Putney
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do you cover all of Putney?
Yes. We work across Putney and the SW15 and SW18 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Barnes, Fulham, Wimbledon.
Does a shared house in Putney 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 Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London