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. Northolt is 11 miles 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
- HA2, UB4, UB5 and UB6
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Northolt involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Northolt?
Here is what usually applies to a Northolt 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Northolt?
| 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 |
Prices in Northolt are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Northolt, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Northolt landlords need it?
Landlords in Northolt most often ask us for this 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 Northolt
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.
Do you cover all of Northolt?
Yes. We work across Northolt and the HA2, UB4, UB5 and UB6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Greenford, Harrow, Southall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Northolt?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Northolt?
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 Northolt
- Greenford · 1 mi
- Harrow · 3 mi
- Southall · 3 mi
- Brent · 3 mi
- Ruislip · 3 mi
- Wembley · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Northolt
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northolt
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northolt
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northolt
- Communal kitchen refits in Northolt
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northolt
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northolt
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Northolt
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northolt