A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. Camden Town is 2 miles north of London. We price full HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW1, NW3 and WC1
- Location
- 2 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Camden Town involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Camden Town?
Full HMO refurbishment in Camden Town 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Camden Town?
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Camden Town follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Camden Town landlords need it?
Landlords in Camden Town most often ask us for this when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Camden Town
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Camden Town?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Camden Town the nearest towns on our list are Chalk Farm (0 miles), Holloway (1 miles), Islington (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Camden Town?
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 does full HMO refurbishment 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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Camden Town
- Chalk Farm · 0 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Highbury · 2 mi
- Kilburn · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Camden Town
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Camden Town
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Camden Town
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Camden Town
- Communal kitchen refits in Camden Town
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Camden Town
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Camden Town
- Extensions for extra rooms in Camden Town
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Camden Town