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 Cirencester (GL7) 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
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL7
- Location
- 31 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Cirencester involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Cirencester?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Cirencester before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Cirencester?
| 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 Cirencester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Cirencester landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Cirencester
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.
Which postcodes in Cirencester do you work in?
All of them, including GL7, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Does a shared house in Cirencester 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 Cirencester?
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 Cirencester
- Stroud · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 13 mi
- Swindon · 14 mi
- Gloucester · 15 mi
- Chippenham · 19 mi
- Tewkesbury · 21 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cirencester
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cirencester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cirencester