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. Harrow is 10 miles north-west 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
- HA1, HA2 and HA3
- Location
- 10 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Harrow involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Harrow?
Here is what usually applies to a Harrow job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Harrow?
| 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 Harrow follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Harrow, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Harrow landlords need it?
Landlords in Harrow most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Harrow
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
How far do you travel from Harrow?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Harrow the nearest towns on our list are Brent (2 miles), Wembley (2 miles), Northolt (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Harrow 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 Harrow?
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 Harrow
- Brent · 2 mi
- Wembley · 2 mi
- Northolt · 3 mi
- Greenford · 4 mi
- Ruislip · 4 mi
- Bushey · 5 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Harrow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Harrow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Harrow
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Harrow
- Communal kitchen refits in Harrow
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Harrow
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Harrow
- Ensuite installation in Harrow
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Harrow