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 Huntingdon, a town of about 24,000 people in Cambridgeshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE26, PE27, PE28 and PE29
- Location
- 16 miles north-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Huntingdon involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Huntingdon?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Huntingdon before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Huntingdon?
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Huntingdon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Huntingdon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Huntingdon
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Huntingdon do you work in?
All of them, including PE26, PE27, PE28 and PE29, and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire.
Does a shared house in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon?
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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Huntingdon
- Saint Neots · 9 mi
- Cambridge · 16 mi
- Peterborough · 17 mi
- Rushden · 18 mi
- Bedford · 18 mi
- March · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Huntingdon
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Huntingdon
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- Communal kitchen refits in Huntingdon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Huntingdon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Huntingdon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Huntingdon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Huntingdon