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 Streatham (SW2 and SW16) 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 and SW16
- Location
- 5 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Streatham involve?
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Bike and bin storage
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
Which rules apply in Streatham?
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Streatham 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Streatham?
| 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 Streatham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Streatham landlords need it?
Landlords in Streatham most often ask us for this when:
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
- Town-centre houses near transport links
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Streatham
Can every room have an ensuite?
Only where the room is still big enough after the ensuite is taken out and drainage can be reached. We check both before designing.
Which postcodes in Streatham do you work in?
All of them, including SW2 and SW16, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Streatham?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Streatham?
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 Streatham
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 3 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Sound insulation in Streatham
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