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 Billericay 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM11
- Location
- 25 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Billericay involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Billericay?
Full HMO refurbishment in Billericay 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Billericay?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Billericay follows a site visit.
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 Billericay landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Billericay:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Billericay
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 Billericay?
Yes. We work across Billericay and the CM11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Basildon, Wickford, Brentwood.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Billericay?
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 Billericay?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Billericay
- Basildon · 4 mi
- Wickford · 5 mi
- Brentwood · 5 mi
- Pitsea · 6 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 7 mi
- Chelmsford · 8 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Billericay
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Billericay
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Billericay
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Billericay
- Communal kitchen refits in Billericay
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Billericay
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Billericay
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Billericay
- EPC and energy upgrades in Billericay