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. South Ockendon is 18 miles east of London. We price full HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- RM15, RM16 and RM20
- Location
- 18 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in South Ockendon involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in South Ockendon?
Here is what usually applies to a South Ockendon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 South Ockendon?
| 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 South Ockendon 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 South Ockendon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in South Ockendon:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in South Ockendon
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 South Ockendon?
Yes. We work across South Ockendon and the RM15, RM16 and RM20 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Grays, Hornchurch, Dartford.
Does a shared house in South Ockendon 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 South Ockendon?
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 South Ockendon
- Grays · 3 mi
- Hornchurch · 4 mi
- Dartford · 5 mi
- Dagenham · 6 mi
- Gravesend · 6 mi
- Romford · 6 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in South Ockendon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Ockendon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Ockendon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in South Ockendon
- Communal kitchen refits in South Ockendon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Ockendon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in South Ockendon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in South Ockendon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in South Ockendon