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 Denton 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M34 and SK14
- Location
- 5 miles east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Denton involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Denton?
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 Denton 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.
- 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 Denton?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Denton 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 Denton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Denton:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Denton
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you cover all of Denton?
Yes. We work across Denton and the M34 and SK14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Hyde, Dukinfield, Droylsden.
Does a shared house in Denton 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 Denton?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Denton
- Hyde · 2 mi
- Dukinfield · 2 mi
- Droylsden · 2 mi
- Ashton-under-Lyne · 2 mi
- Stalybridge · 3 mi
- Stockport · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Denton
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Denton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Denton
- Communal kitchen refits in Denton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Denton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Denton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Denton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Denton