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. Landlords in Wimbledon (SW19) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW19
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does full HMO refurbishment in Wimbledon involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Wimbledon?
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 Wimbledon before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Wimbledon?
| 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 Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wimbledon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Wimbledon:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Wimbledon
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.
Do you cover all of Wimbledon?
Yes. We work across Wimbledon and the SW19 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Morden, Mitcham, Putney.
Does a shared house in Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon?
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 Wimbledon
- Morden · 2 mi
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Putney · 3 mi
- New Malden · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- Barnes · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Wimbledon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wimbledon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wimbledon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wimbledon
- Communal kitchen refits in Wimbledon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wimbledon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wimbledon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wimbledon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wimbledon