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. Shepherds Bush is 4 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
- W12
- Location
- 4 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Shepherds Bush involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Shepherds Bush?
Here is what usually applies to a Shepherds Bush 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.
- 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 Shepherds Bush?
| 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 Shepherds Bush can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Shepherds Bush landlords need it?
Landlords in Shepherds Bush most often ask us for this when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Shepherds Bush
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.
Which postcodes in Shepherds Bush do you work in?
All of them, including W12, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Shepherds Bush?
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 Shepherds Bush?
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 Shepherds Bush
- Notting Hill · 1 mi
- Chiswick · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Acton · 2 mi
- Barnes · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Shepherds Bush
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shepherds Bush
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shepherds Bush
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shepherds Bush
- Communal kitchen refits in Shepherds Bush
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shepherds Bush
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shepherds Bush
- House to HMO conversion in Shepherds Bush
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shepherds Bush