CM17 · M11 J7 · 22 mi from central London · Shared Houses & HMOs
HMO Flooring — Old Harlow, CM17
HMO Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) in Old Harlow isn't the same brief as a standard BTL — the tenant density is 2–4× higher, the shared-space wear is concentrated, and the licence-compliance overlay adds a fire-rating requirement most landlords don't check on the fitter's quote.
Wear grade for Old Harlow HMO tenant turnover
For Old Harlow premium HMOs (professional shares, high-rent CM17 properties) we can spec commercial-grade engineered oak with Bona Traffic HD — same wear grade, warmer aesthetic. Costs 40% more, and worth it for premium rents.
Local context
Historic village pre-dating the 1947 new town
Nearest station
Harlow Mill
Class B fire rating and Old Harlow HMO Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC)
Most Old Harlow HMO licences (issued by the Harlow council) specify Class B or better fire rating on communal and escape-route flooring. We spec Class B-rated LVT or wood ranges as default on Old Harlow HMO installs — fitting a non-compliant floor puts the licence at risk.
Why Old Harlow clients book us for shared houses & hmos
- Licence-ready paperwork on every Old Harlow HMO fit handover
- Commercial-grade Class 33 wear layer default for shared-house use
- Licence-ready paperwork on every Old Harlow HMO fit handover
- Commercial-grade Class 33 wear layer default for shared-house use
Getting a Old Harlow HMO ready for new tenants fast
For period Old Harlow HMO fits we schedule around inventory clerk visits, gas safety checks and EICR renewals — one visit, multiple compliance items done at once. Reduces landlord admin significantly.
Shared Houses & HMOs in Old Harlow — questions
- How do I protect the HMO Old Harlow floor between tenancies?
- Silicone perimeter (no scotia to trap hair and dirt), commercial-grade wear layer, and a between-tenant cleaning protocol — pH-neutral cleaner, mop-and-dry only. We provide the protocol in the handover pack.
- What warranty applies to a Old Harlow HMO flooring install?
- 10-year workmanship warranty (same as owner-occupied), plus manufacturer wear warranty (typically 20-year residential / 5-year commercial for LVT). Fire-rating certificate provided separately for licence purposes.
- What fire rating do I need on my Old Harlow HMO floor?
- Class B minimum for most Old Harlow HMO licences, Class Bfl-s1 for escape routes. Our default HMO spec is Class B-rated, with the certificate included in the quote pack for licence filing.
- Do you handle single-room Old Harlow HMO turnovers?
- Yes — 1-day turnovers for individual bedrooms, 2-day for bedroom + en-suite. Priced separately from full fit-outs. Same-crew for all rooms across a portfolio.
- Can we schedule around tenants still in residence in Old Harlow?
- Yes — communal areas fit while bedrooms stay occupied, or individual room fits while shared spaces stay intact. Tenant courtesy notice handled as part of the Old Harlow HMO fit schedule.
- How much for a Old Harlow 6-bed HMO floor?
- Typical 6-bed Old Harlow HMO (110–140m²) in commercial-grade LVT with fire certificate: £4,800–£7,600 fitted. In premium engineered oak: £8,400–£12,900. Both include licence-ready paperwork.
Book a Old Harlow HMO flooring survey
Fire-rated, tenant-tolerant, licence-ready paperwork included.
Every Old Harlow HMO we fit is quoted around the licence renewal, the tenant turnover cycle and the shared-space wear pattern — because that is what the property actually is.