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. In Weymouth, a town of around 55,000 people in Dorset, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- DT3 and DT4
- Location
- 47 miles east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Weymouth involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Weymouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Weymouth 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Weymouth?
| 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Weymouth:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Weymouth
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 Weymouth?
We cover the whole of Dorset and work UK-wide. For Weymouth the nearest towns on our list are Poole (22 miles), Yeovil (24 miles), Bournemouth (26 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Weymouth?
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 Weymouth?
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 Weymouth
- Poole · 22 mi
- Yeovil · 24 mi
- Bournemouth · 26 mi
- Christchurch · 31 mi
- New Milton · 36 mi
- Taunton · 39 mi
- All of Dorset
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