A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. For a house in Cricklewood 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
- NW2
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Cricklewood involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Cricklewood?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £5,100 – £11,500 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
Prices in Cricklewood 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?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Cricklewood landlords need it?
Landlords in Cricklewood most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Cricklewood
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Cricklewood?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Cricklewood the nearest towns on our list are Kilburn (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Chalk Farm (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cricklewood?
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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Cricklewood?
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.
Student HMO refurbishment near Cricklewood
- Kilburn · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Camden Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cricklewood
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