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. Sutton is 11 miles south 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
- CR44, SM1, SM2 and SM3
- Location
- 11 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Sutton involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Sutton?
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 Sutton before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Sutton?
| 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 Sutton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Sutton landlords need it?
Landlords in Sutton 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 Sutton
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 Sutton?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Sutton the nearest towns on our list are Carshalton (2 miles), Banstead (2 miles), Ewell (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Sutton 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 Sutton?
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 Sutton
- Carshalton · 2 mi
- Banstead · 2 mi
- Ewell · 2 mi
- Wallington · 2 mi
- Coulsdon · 3 mi
- Epsom · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Sutton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sutton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sutton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sutton
- Communal kitchen refits in Sutton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sutton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sutton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Sutton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sutton