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. For a house in Peckham we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SE5 and SE15
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- Pricing region
- London
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peckham involve?
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Sound-reducing measures
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in Peckham?
Here is what usually applies to a Peckham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
London Borough of Southwark: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions apply to specific streets and sites (from 2014); no borough-wide small-HMO direction found. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing effective 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Faraday, Goose Green, St Giles, Champion Hill, Newington from 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027); 14 further wards 1 Nov 2023-31 Oct 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peckham before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Southwark HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Peckham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Peckham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Peckham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Peckham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving a house to professional sharers
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peckham
Will an upgrade change the room size?
Built-in storage can reduce the usable floor area, so we check the room still meets the size standard after the work.
Which postcodes in Peckham do you work in?
All of them, including SE5 and SE15, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Peckham?
Peckham is covered by London Borough of Southwark. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Peckham?
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 Peckham
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Canary Wharf · 3 mi
- Pimlico · 3 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- All of Greater London