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. In Eltham, a town of around 50,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SE9
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Eltham involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Eltham?
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 Eltham before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- 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 Eltham?
| 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 Eltham 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 Eltham landlords need it?
Landlords in Eltham 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 Eltham
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 Eltham?
Yes. We work across Eltham and the SE9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Blackheath, Welling, Catford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Eltham?
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 Eltham?
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 Eltham
- Blackheath · 2 mi
- Welling · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Bexley · 4 mi
- Beckenham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Eltham
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Eltham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Eltham
- Communal kitchen refits in Eltham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Eltham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Eltham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Eltham
- House to HMO conversion in Eltham