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. Hampton is 12 miles south-west of London. We price full HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- KT8 and TW12
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Hampton involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Hampton?
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 Hampton before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Hampton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hampton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Hampton 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 Hampton
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.
How far do you travel from Hampton?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Hampton the nearest towns on our list are Hanworth (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (2 miles), Walton-on-Thames (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hampton?
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 Hampton?
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 Hampton
- Hanworth · 2 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 2 mi
- Walton-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Surbiton · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Hampton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hampton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hampton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hampton
- Communal kitchen refits in Hampton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hampton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hampton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampton
- Fire doors in Hampton