A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. In Chalfont Saint Peter, a town of about 20,000 people in Buckinghamshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL9
- Location
- 20 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Chalfont Saint Peter involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Chalfont Saint Peter?
Full HMO refurbishment in Chalfont Saint Peter 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Chalfont Saint Peter?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Chalfont Saint Peter can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Chalfont Saint Peter landlords need it?
Landlords in Chalfont Saint Peter most often ask us for this when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Chalfont Saint Peter
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
How far do you travel from Chalfont Saint Peter?
We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire and work UK-wide. For Chalfont Saint Peter the nearest towns on our list are Gerrards Cross (2 miles), Rickmansworth (4 miles), Amersham (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Chalfont Saint Peter 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 does full HMO refurbishment cost in Chalfont Saint Peter?
Our guide ranges for South East 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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Chalfont Saint Peter
- Gerrards Cross · 2 mi
- Rickmansworth · 4 mi
- Amersham · 5 mi
- Uxbridge · 5 mi
- Ruislip · 6 mi
- Chesham · 7 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
Other HMO services in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chalfont Saint Peter
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Communal kitchen refits in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Fire doors in Chalfont Saint Peter
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chalfont Saint Peter