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. Runcorn is 11 miles south-east of Liverpool. We price full HMO refurbishment 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
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- WA7 and WA8
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Runcorn involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Runcorn?
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 Runcorn before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Runcorn?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Runcorn 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 Runcorn landlords need it?
Landlords in Runcorn most often ask us for this when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Runcorn
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 Runcorn?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Runcorn the nearest towns on our list are Widnes (1 miles), Halewood (4 miles), Speke (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Runcorn 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 Runcorn?
Our guide ranges for North 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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Runcorn
- Widnes · 1 mi
- Halewood · 4 mi
- Speke · 5 mi
- Great Sankey · 5 mi
- Huyton · 7 mi
- Prescot · 7 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Runcorn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Runcorn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Runcorn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Runcorn
- Communal kitchen refits in Runcorn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Runcorn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Runcorn
- Fire doors in Runcorn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Runcorn