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 Notting Hill 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
- W2 and W11
- Location
- 3 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Notting Hill involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Notting Hill?
Student HMO refurbishment in Notting Hill must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Notting Hill?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Notting Hill follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Notting Hill, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Notting Hill landlords need it?
Landlords in Notting Hill most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Notting Hill
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 Notting Hill?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Notting Hill the nearest towns on our list are Shepherds Bush (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Notting Hill?
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 Notting Hill?
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 Notting Hill
- Shepherds Bush · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Kilburn · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Notting Hill
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Notting Hill
- Communal kitchen refits in Notting Hill
- Ensuite installation in Notting Hill
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Notting Hill
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Notting Hill
- Full HMO refurbishment in Notting Hill
- EPC and energy upgrades in Notting Hill
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Notting Hill