A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Wembley (HA0, HA9 and UB6) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- HA0, HA9 and UB6
- Location
- 8 miles west of London
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wembley involve?
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Wembley?
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 Wembley before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
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 Wembley before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Brent HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Wembley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £4,500 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £2,250 – £5,750 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,550 – £7,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
Prices in Wembley 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 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Wembley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wembley landlords need it?
Landlords in Wembley most often ask us for this when:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wembley
What fire alarm does a large HMO need?
The fire risk assessment and the council decide; alarm grades come from guidance, not statute. For larger HMOs, council guides and the NI fire service guide commonly point to a Grade A panel system covering escape routes and rooms. We fit to the specification set, and give you the commissioning certificate.
Do you cover all of Wembley?
Yes. We work across Wembley and the HA0, HA9 and UB6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Brent, Harrow, Greenford.
Which council covers HMOs in Wembley?
Wembley 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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Wembley?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Wembley
- Brent · 0 mi
- Harrow · 2 mi
- Greenford · 3 mi
- Willesden · 3 mi
- Northolt · 3 mi
- Acton · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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