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 Redruth 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
- TR15 and TR16
- Location
- 49 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Redruth involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Redruth?
Here is what usually applies to a Redruth 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.
- 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 Redruth?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Redruth 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 Redruth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Redruth
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Redruth?
Yes. We work across Redruth and the TR15 and TR16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Camborne, Truro, Falmouth.
Does a shared house in Redruth 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 Redruth?
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 Redruth
- Camborne · 4 mi
- Truro · 8 mi
- Falmouth · 9 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- St Austell · 21 mi
- Plymouth · 49 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Redruth
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Redruth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Redruth
- Communal kitchen refits in Redruth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Redruth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Redruth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redruth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Redruth