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 Plymstock (PL9) 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
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- PL9
- Location
- 2 miles east of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Plymstock involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Plymstock?
Full HMO refurbishment in Plymstock 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:
- 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.
- 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 Plymstock?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Plymstock follows a site visit.
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 Plymstock landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Plymstock
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.
Do you cover all of Plymstock?
Yes. We work across Plymstock and the PL9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Plymouth, Paignton, Newton Abbot.
Does a shared house in Plymstock 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 Plymstock?
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 Plymstock
- Plymouth · 2 mi
- Paignton · 24 mi
- Newton Abbot · 24 mi
- Torquay · 26 mi
- St Austell · 30 mi
- Exmouth · 35 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Plymstock
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Plymstock
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Plymstock
- Communal kitchen refits in Plymstock
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Plymstock
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymstock
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymstock
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