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 Purley, a town of around 70,000 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
- CR2 and CR8
- Location
- 12 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Purley involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Purley?
Full HMO refurbishment in Purley must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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 Purley?
| 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 Purley 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 Purley landlords need it?
Landlords in Purley 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 Purley
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.
How far do you travel from Purley?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Purley the nearest towns on our list are Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Purley?
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 Purley?
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 Purley
- Coulsdon · 2 mi
- South Croydon · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Sutton · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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