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 Stockton-on-Tees (TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23) 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
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Stockton-on-Tees involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Stockton-on-Tees?
Full HMO refurbishment in Stockton-on-Tees must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
| 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stockton-on-Tees can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Stockton-on-Tees, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stockton-on-Tees landlords need it?
Landlords in Stockton-on-Tees most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Stockton-on-Tees
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you cover all of Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. We work across Stockton-on-Tees and the TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Billingham, Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Stockton-on-Tees
- Billingham · 2 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 3 mi
- Middlesbrough · 3 mi
- Hartlepool · 9 mi
- Darlington · 10 mi
- Newton Aycliffe · 11 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Stockton-on-Tees
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stockton-on-Tees
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stockton-on-Tees
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stockton-on-Tees
- Communal kitchen refits in Stockton-on-Tees
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stockton-on-Tees
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stockton-on-Tees
- Sound insulation in Stockton-on-Tees
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stockton-on-Tees