A professional or co-living HMO refurbishment creates a higher-specification shared home: ensuite bedrooms, well-designed shared kitchens and lounges, good sound insulation, and finishes aimed at working tenants. Landlords in Stevenage (SG1 and SG4) 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
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- SG1 and SG4
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stevenage involve?
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Bike and bin storage
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
Which rules apply in Stevenage?
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stevenage 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.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Stevenage?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £950 – £2,100 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stevenage can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–16 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Stevenage, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stevenage landlords need it?
Landlords in Stevenage most often ask us for this when:
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
- Moving from student or budget lets to professional sharers
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stevenage
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
How far do you travel from Stevenage?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Stevenage the nearest towns on our list are Hitchin (5 miles), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Stevenage need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Stevenage?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs near Stevenage
- Hitchin · 5 mi
- Letchworth Garden City · 5 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 7 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Hertford · 9 mi
- Luton · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
Other HMO services in Stevenage
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- Sound insulation in Stevenage
- Communal kitchen refits in Stevenage
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stevenage
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Stevenage
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stevenage
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stevenage