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. In Willesden, a town of around 45,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW10
- Location
- 5 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Willesden involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Willesden?
Here is what usually applies to a Willesden job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
London Borough of Brent: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 1 Nov 2022. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing in force 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area All wards except Wembley Park: Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green 1 Aug 2023-31 Jul 2028; 18 further wards 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Willesden before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Brent HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Willesden?
| 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 Willesden follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Willesden, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Willesden landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Willesden
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 Willesden?
Yes. We work across Willesden and the NW10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Cricklewood, Notting Hill, Shepherds Bush.
Which council covers HMOs in Willesden?
Willesden is covered by London Borough of Brent. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Willesden?
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 Willesden
- Cricklewood · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Kilburn · 2 mi
- Acton · 2 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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