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. Basingstoke is 14 miles south of Reading. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- RG21, RG24 and RG25
- Location
- 14 miles south of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Basingstoke involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Basingstoke?
Full HMO refurbishment in Basingstoke must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- 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 Basingstoke?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Basingstoke landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Basingstoke:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Basingstoke
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Basingstoke?
Yes. We work across Basingstoke and the RG21, RG24 and RG25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Fleet, Thatcham, Yateley.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Basingstoke
- Fleet · 11 mi
- Thatcham · 12 mi
- Yateley · 12 mi
- Farnham · 13 mi
- Lower Earley · 13 mi
- Aldershot · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
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