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 Putney 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
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Putney involve?
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Sound-reducing measures
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Flooring and decoration
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in Putney?
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 Putney before we price.
- 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.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Putney?
| 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 |
Prices in Putney 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 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Putney, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Putney landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Putney:
- Moving a house to professional sharers
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Putney
Can you add an ensuite at the same time?
Often, yes, if there is space and drainage can be reached. We check both at the survey.
How far do you travel from Putney?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Putney the nearest towns on our list are Barnes (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Putney need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Putney
- Ensuite installation in Putney
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Putney
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Putney
- Sound insulation in Putney
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Putney
- Full HMO refurbishment in Putney
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Putney
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Putney