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 Hyde, a town of about 36,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- SK14
- Location
- 7 miles east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Hyde involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Hyde?
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 Hyde before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Hyde?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hyde follows a site visit.
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 Hyde landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Hyde
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.
Which postcodes in Hyde do you work in?
All of them, including SK14, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hyde?
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 Hyde?
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 Hyde
- Denton · 2 mi
- Dukinfield · 2 mi
- Stalybridge · 2 mi
- Ashton-under-Lyne · 3 mi
- Droylsden · 3 mi
- Stockport · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Hyde
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hyde
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- Communal kitchen refits in Hyde
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hyde
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hyde
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hyde
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hyde