An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. London is in England. We price bedroom upgrades and room refits 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
- EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R
- Pricing region
- London
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in London involve?
- LED lighting and dimmers
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in London?
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 London before we price.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in London?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,900 – £5,750 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £1,150 – £2,550 | wall |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in London follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in London, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do London landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in London:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in London
Can you do rooms one at a time?
Yes. Most clients upgrade rooms as they become empty so the rest of the house keeps earning.
Which postcodes in London do you work in?
All of them, including EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in London?
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in London?
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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near London
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- All of Greater London