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 Putney 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
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Putney involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Putney?
Here is what usually applies to a Putney 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Putney?
| 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 Putney 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 Putney landlords need it?
Landlords in Putney most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Putney
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.
Do you cover all of Putney?
Yes. We work across Putney and the SW15 and SW18 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Barnes, Fulham, Wimbledon.
Does a shared house in Putney 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 Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Putney
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Putney
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Putney
- Communal kitchen refits in Putney
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Putney
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Putney
- EPC and energy upgrades in Putney
- Extensions for extra rooms in Putney