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 Croydon 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR7 and SE25
- Location
- 9 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Croydon involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Croydon?
Here is what usually applies to a Croydon 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Croydon?
| 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 | £5,100 – £11,500 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
Prices in Croydon are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Croydon landlords need it?
Landlords in Croydon most often ask us for this 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 Croydon
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.
Which postcodes in Croydon do you work in?
All of them, including CR0, CR7 and SE25, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Croydon 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 Croydon?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Croydon
- South Croydon · 1 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Mitcham · 3 mi
- Purley · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Croydon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Croydon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Croydon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Croydon
- Communal kitchen refits in Croydon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Croydon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Croydon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Croydon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Croydon