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. For a house in Finchley 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
- N3
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Finchley involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Finchley?
Here is what usually applies to a Finchley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Finchley?
| 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 Finchley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Finchley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Finchley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Finchley:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Finchley
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.
Do you cover all of Finchley?
Yes. We work across Finchley and the N3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn.
Does a shared house in Finchley 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 Finchley?
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 Finchley
- Muswell Hill · 2 mi
- Cricklewood · 3 mi
- Kilburn · 3 mi
- Wood Green · 3 mi
- Barnet · 3 mi
- Archway · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Finchley
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Finchley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Finchley
- Communal kitchen refits in Finchley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Finchley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Finchley
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Finchley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Finchley