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. Landlords in High Wycombe (HP11, HP12 and HP13) 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. High Wycombe has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP11, HP12 and HP13
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in High Wycombe?
Here is what usually applies to a High Wycombe 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in High Wycombe?
| 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 |
Prices in High Wycombe are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in High Wycombe, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do High Wycombe landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in High Wycombe:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
Which postcodes in High Wycombe do you work in?
All of them, including HP11, HP12 and HP13, and the surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire.
Does a shared house in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
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 High Wycombe
- Amersham · 6 mi
- Maidenhead · 7 mi
- Chesham · 8 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 9 mi
- Slough · 11 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
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