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 Saint Neots (PE19) 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
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE19
- Location
- 16 miles west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Saint Neots involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Saint Neots?
Here is what usually applies to a Saint Neots job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Saint Neots?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Saint Neots follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Saint Neots, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Saint Neots landlords need it?
Landlords in Saint Neots most often ask us for this when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Saint Neots
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.
How far do you travel from Saint Neots?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For Saint Neots the nearest towns on our list are Huntingdon (9 miles), Bedford (10 miles), Kempston Hardwick (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Saint Neots 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 Saint Neots?
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 Saint Neots
- Huntingdon · 9 mi
- Bedford · 10 mi
- Kempston Hardwick · 13 mi
- Rushden · 15 mi
- Cambridge · 16 mi
- Ampthill · 16 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Saint Neots
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Saint Neots
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Saint Neots
- Communal kitchen refits in Saint Neots
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Saint Neots
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Saint Neots
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Saint Neots
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Saint Neots