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 Wickford (SS11 and SS12) 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- SS11 and SS12
- Location
- 29 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Wickford involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Wickford?
Here is what usually applies to a Wickford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Wickford?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Wickford can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Wickford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wickford 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 Wickford
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Wickford?
Yes. We work across Wickford and the SS11 and SS12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Pitsea, Rayleigh, Basildon.
Does a shared house in Wickford 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 Wickford?
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 Wickford
- Pitsea · 3 mi
- Rayleigh · 4 mi
- Basildon · 4 mi
- South Benfleet · 4 mi
- Billericay · 5 mi
- Canvey Island · 7 mi
- All of Essex
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