A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. In Highbury, a town of about 27,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N5
- Location
- 3 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Highbury involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
Which rules apply in Highbury?
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 Highbury before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Highbury?
| 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 Highbury follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Highbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Highbury
What is the smallest room I can let?
In a licensed HMO in England, a room for one person aged 10 or over must be at least 6.51 square metres, not counting floor under a ceiling lower than 1.5 metres. Councils can set larger sizes, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards. We measure every room before you commit to a layout.
How far do you travel from Highbury?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Highbury the nearest towns on our list are Islington (1 miles), Holloway (1 miles), Stamford Hill (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Highbury?
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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Highbury?
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 Highbury
- Islington · 1 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Stamford Hill · 2 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Highbury
- House to HMO conversion in Highbury
- Ensuite installation in Highbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Highbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Highbury
- Fire doors in Highbury
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Highbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Highbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Highbury