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. Peckham is 3 miles south-east of London. We price student HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SE5 and SE15
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Peckham involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Peckham?
Student HMO refurbishment in Peckham 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
London Borough of Southwark: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions apply to specific streets and sites (from 2014); no borough-wide small-HMO direction found. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing effective 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Faraday, Goose Green, St Giles, Champion Hill, Newington from 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027); 14 further wards 1 Nov 2023-31 Oct 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peckham before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Southwark HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Peckham?
| 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 Peckham follows a site visit.
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 Peckham landlords need it?
Landlords in Peckham most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Peckham
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
Do you cover all of Peckham?
Yes. We work across Peckham and the SE5 and SE15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Brixton, Greenwich, Catford.
Which council covers HMOs in Peckham?
Peckham is covered by London Borough of Southwark. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Peckham?
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 Peckham
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Canary Wharf · 3 mi
- Pimlico · 3 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Peckham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peckham
- Communal kitchen refits in Peckham
- Ensuite installation in Peckham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peckham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peckham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peckham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peckham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Peckham