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. Waltham Abbey is 13 miles north-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
- EN8 and EN9
- Location
- 13 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Waltham Abbey involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Waltham Abbey?
Here is what usually applies to a Waltham Abbey 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Waltham Abbey?
| 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 |
Prices in Waltham Abbey are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Waltham Abbey landlords need it?
Landlords in Waltham Abbey most often ask us for this when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Waltham Abbey
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
Do you cover all of Waltham Abbey?
Yes. We work across Waltham Abbey and the EN8 and EN9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Cheshunt, Chingford, Enfield Town.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Waltham Abbey?
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 Waltham Abbey?
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 Waltham Abbey
- Cheshunt · 1 mi
- Chingford · 4 mi
- Enfield Town · 4 mi
- Edmonton · 5 mi
- Hoddesdon · 5 mi
- Woodford Green · 5 mi
- All of Essex
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Waltham Abbey
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Waltham Abbey
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Waltham Abbey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Waltham Abbey
- Sound insulation in Waltham Abbey