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 Islington we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Islington, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N1, N1C and N7
- Location
- 2 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Islington involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Islington?
Here is what usually applies to a Islington 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.
- 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.
- 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 Islington?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Islington can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Islington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Islington.
When do Islington landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Islington
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 Islington?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Islington the nearest towns on our list are Highbury (1 miles), Holloway (1 miles), Camden Town (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Islington 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 Islington?
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 Islington
- Highbury · 1 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- London · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Islington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Islington
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Islington
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Islington
- Communal kitchen refits in Islington
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Islington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Islington
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Islington
- Student HMO refurbishment in Islington