Co-living HMO refurbs in Romford

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. For a house in Romford we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.

Area: Greater London, England
Postcodes: RM1, RM2, RM7 and RM12
Location: 14 miles east of London
Pricing region: London

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

Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
Sound insulation between rooms
Bike and bin storage
Ensuite to every room where space allows
Smart heating and lighting controls

Which rules apply in Romford?

Here is what usually applies to a Romford 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.
Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
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 Romford?

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

Prices in Romford are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.

How long does it take?

Allow 8–16 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.

When do Romford landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

Larger houses with room for ensuites
Town-centre houses near transport links

Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Romford

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 Romford?

Yes. We work across Romford and the RM1, RM2, RM7 and RM12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Hornchurch, Dagenham, Becontree.

Does a shared house in Romford 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 Romford?

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 in Romford

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

Which rules apply in Romford?

How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Romford?

How long does it take?

When do Romford landlords need it?

Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Romford

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