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. Yeovil is 36 miles south of Bristol. We price professional and co-living HMO refurbs 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA22 and DT9
- Location
- 36 miles south of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Yeovil involve?
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
Which rules apply in Yeovil?
Here is what usually applies to a Yeovil job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Yeovil?
| 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £940 – £2,100 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Yeovil can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Yeovil landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Yeovil:
- Town-centre houses near transport links
- Moving from student or budget lets to professional sharers
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Yeovil
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.
Do you cover all of Yeovil?
Yes. We work across Yeovil and the BA20, BA22 and DT9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Somerset. Nearby places we also cover include Mendip, Bridgwater, Taunton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Yeovil?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Yeovil?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Yeovil
- Mendip · 20 mi
- Bridgwater · 21 mi
- Taunton · 21 mi
- Weymouth · 24 mi
- Frome · 24 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 26 mi
- All of Somerset