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. Kilburn is 4 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
- NW3 and NW6
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Kilburn involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Kilburn?
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 Kilburn before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Kilburn?
| 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 Kilburn follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Kilburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Kilburn:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Kilburn
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
Which postcodes in Kilburn do you work in?
All of them, including NW3 and NW6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Kilburn 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 Kilburn?
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 Kilburn
- Cricklewood · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Kilburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kilburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kilburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kilburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Kilburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kilburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kilburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kilburn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kilburn