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 Greenford, a town of about 38,000 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
- UB6 and W7
- Location
- 10 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Ealing
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Greenford involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Greenford?
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 Greenford 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.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
London Borough of Ealing: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Immediate direction for Perivale from 30 Oct 2024 and non-immediate direction for the rest of the borough from 2025. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; renewal consulted 15 Jul-24 Sep 2026. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two designations covering most wards: 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 (e.g. Southall, East/North Acton) and 3 Jan 2023-2 Jan 2028 (e.g. Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Ealing Common). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Greenford before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Ealing HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Greenford?
| 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 Greenford follows a site visit.
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 Greenford landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Greenford
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Greenford do you work in?
All of them, including UB6 and W7, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Greenford?
Greenford is covered by London Borough of Ealing. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Greenford?
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 Greenford
- Northolt · 1 mi
- Southall · 2 mi
- Brent · 3 mi
- Wembley · 3 mi
- Hayes · 3 mi
- Heston · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greenford