A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Archway (N19) 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
- N19
- Location
- 4 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Archway involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
Which rules apply in Archway?
Here is what usually applies to a Archway job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Archway?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £38,400 – £96,000 | project |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Archway follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Archway, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Archway landlords need it?
Landlords in Archway most often ask us for this when:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Archway
How many bathrooms does a small HMO need?
National rules in England say amenities must be adequate for the number of sharers, and councils set the numbers: often a bathroom plus a separate WC at five people and a second bathroom from six. We work to the figure your council publishes.
Which postcodes in Archway do you work in?
All of them, including N19, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Archway 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Archway?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Archway
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Muswell Hill · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Highbury · 2 mi
- Wood Green · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Archway
- House to HMO conversion in Archway
- Ensuite installation in Archway
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Archway
- Communal kitchen refits in Archway
- Fire doors in Archway
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Archway
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Archway
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Archway