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. In Cricklewood, a town of around 65,000 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
- NW2
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Cricklewood involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- 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 Cricklewood?
| 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 |
Prices in Cricklewood 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 4–12 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 Cricklewood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Cricklewood
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
How far do you travel from Cricklewood?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Cricklewood the nearest towns on our list are Kilburn (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Chalk Farm (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood
- Kilburn · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Camden Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Cricklewood
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cricklewood
- Communal kitchen refits in Cricklewood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cricklewood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cricklewood
- Fire doors in Cricklewood
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cricklewood