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. Landlords in City of Westminster (SW1 and W2) 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
- SW1 and W2
- Location
- 1 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in City of Westminster involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in City of Westminster?
Full HMO refurbishment in City of Westminster 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.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in City of Westminster?
| 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 City of Westminster follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in City of Westminster, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do City of Westminster landlords need it?
Landlords in City of Westminster most often ask us for this when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in City of Westminster
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
How far do you travel from City of Westminster?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For City of Westminster the nearest towns on our list are Pimlico (1 miles), London (1 miles), Chelsea (2 miles).
Does a shared house in City of Westminster 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 does full HMO refurbishment cost in City of Westminster?
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 City of Westminster
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- London · 1 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- Brixton · 3 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in City of Westminster
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in City of Westminster
- HMO fire safety upgrades in City of Westminster
- Rewires and EICR remedials in City of Westminster
- Communal kitchen refits in City of Westminster
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in City of Westminster
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in City of Westminster
- Sound insulation in City of Westminster
- Fire alarm and detection systems in City of Westminster