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 Morden 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
- CR4 and SM4
- Location
- 8 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Morden involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Morden?
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 Morden 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 Morden?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Morden can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Morden, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Morden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Morden:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Morden
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Morden?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Morden the nearest towns on our list are Mitcham (1 miles), Wimbledon (2 miles), Carshalton (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Morden?
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 Morden?
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 Morden
- Mitcham · 1 mi
- Wimbledon · 2 mi
- Carshalton · 2 mi
- New Malden · 3 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Sutton · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Morden
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Morden
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Morden