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. Landlords in Wood Green (N22) 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
- N22
- Location
- 6 miles north of London
- Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Wood Green involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Wood Green?
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 Wood Green before we price.
- 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.
London Borough of Haringey: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 2013 for the area set out on the council's map. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing (all 21 wards) 17 Jun 2024-16 Jun 2029, approved 12 Mar 2024. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 14 eastern wards (incl. Tottenham, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, Noel Park) 17 Nov 2022-16 Nov 2027. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Wood Green before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Haringey HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Wood Green?
| 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 Wood Green 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 Wood Green landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Wood Green
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.
How far do you travel from Wood Green?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Wood Green the nearest towns on our list are Muswell Hill (1 miles), Tottenham (2 miles), Archway (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Wood Green?
Wood Green is covered by London Borough of Haringey. 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 Wood Green?
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 Wood Green
- Muswell Hill · 1 mi
- Tottenham · 2 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Stamford Hill · 3 mi
- Edmonton · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Wood Green
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wood Green
- Communal kitchen refits in Wood Green
- Ensuite installation in Wood Green
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wood Green
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wood Green
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wood Green
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wood Green
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wood Green