HMO refurbishment in London
HMO refurbishments that pass inspection.
Full HMO refurbishments and compliance upgrades across London. Fire doors, alarm systems, electrical rewires, bathrooms and kitchens — all works certified and documented for licensing.
Compliance and quality, together.
We don't just tick the compliance boxes. We refurbish the property to a standard that attracts and keeps good tenants — fire safety, electrics, bathrooms, kitchens and decoration all handled by one team.
- Full property strip-out and clearance
- Fire door supply and installation (FD30/FD60)
- Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals
- Compartmentalisation and fire stopping
- Electrical rewire to HMO standard
- Interlinked fire alarm system (Grade D)
- Emergency lighting installation
- Bathroom refurbishments
- Shared kitchen refurbishment
- Bedroom and communal area refurbishment
- Boiler replacement or upgrade
- All works certified and documented
HMO refurbishment cost in London
How much does an HMO refurbishment cost?
Cost depends heavily on the current condition of the property and how much is needed to meet licensing. These are realistic guide ranges for London HMOs, from a £8,000 compliance upgrade to a £90,000+ full refurbishment.
Compliance upgrade
£8,000 – £18,000
Fire doors throughout, interlinked alarm system, emergency lighting, fire stopping, electrical consumer unit upgrade. For existing HMOs that need to meet licensing.
Partial refurbishment
£18,000 – £40,000
Compliance works plus bathroom and kitchen refurbishments, bedroom redecoration and flooring throughout. Ready for the licensing inspection.
Full HMO refurbishment
£40,000 – £90,000+
Complete refurbishment — full rewire, new bathrooms, new kitchen, every room redecorated, new flooring throughout and the full compliance package. Handed over ready to let.
All prices are guides only. We survey the property against your council's licensing requirements before quoting.
FAQs
Common questions.
What fire door standard is required for HMOs?
Most HMOs require FD30 fire doors (30 minutes fire resistance) with self-closers, intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. Larger HMOs, or those over three storeys, may require FD60. We advise based on your specific property and licensing requirements.
What grade of fire alarm system does an HMO need?
A Grade D, Category LD2 or LD1 interlinked mains-powered smoke and heat alarm system is required in most HMOs. We design and install to the correct standard for your property type.
Can you help with licensing documentation?
We provide a complete works schedule with all certifications — electrical installation certificate (EICR), fire alarm commissioning certificate, fire door installation records and building control sign-off. Everything your licensing authority will ask for.
Do you refurbish rooms while tenants are in residence?
We can phase the works room by room to keep the property occupied where that matters. It takes longer, but it avoids the cost of decanting tenants. We'll advise on the most practical approach for your property.
Can you handle the full project from survey to handover?
Yes. We survey the property against your council's HMO licensing requirements, quote the full scope, carry out all the works and hand over a complete certification pack.
What areas do you cover?
We carry out HMO refurbishments across London. We work regularly in Lambeth, Southwark, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Ealing, Hammersmith, Wandsworth and Lewisham, and across North London, Barnet, St Albans, Harpenden and Hertfordshire.
Areas we cover
HMO refurbishments across London and Hertfordshire.
Not listed? Get in touch — we cover most of London.
HMO that needs work or a compliance upgrade?
We'll survey the property, identify what's needed for licensing and give you a clear, itemised quote with a programme.