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. For a house in Falmouth we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR10 and TR11
- Location
- 44 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Falmouth involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Falmouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Falmouth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Falmouth?
| 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
Prices in Falmouth are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (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.
When do Falmouth landlords need it?
Landlords in Falmouth 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 Falmouth
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Falmouth?
We cover the whole of Cornwall and work UK-wide. For Falmouth the nearest towns on our list are Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles), Camborne (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Falmouth?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Falmouth?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Falmouth
- Truro · 8 mi
- Redruth · 9 mi
- Camborne · 11 mi
- Newquay · 18 mi
- St Austell · 18 mi
- Plymouth · 44 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Falmouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Falmouth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Falmouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Falmouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Falmouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Falmouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Falmouth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Falmouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Falmouth