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 Stroud 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
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL5 and GL6
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Stroud involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Stroud?
Here is what usually applies to a Stroud 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.
- 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 Stroud?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Stroud 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 Stroud landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stroud:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Stroud
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 Stroud?
Yes. We work across Stroud and the GL5 and GL6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
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 Stroud
- Gloucester · 8 mi
- Cirencester · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 12 mi
- Tewkesbury · 17 mi
- Yate · 17 mi
- Chippenham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Stroud
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stroud
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stroud
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stroud
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stroud