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 Bordon 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU35
- Location
- 24 miles south of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Bordon involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Bordon?
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 Bordon before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Bordon?
| 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 |
Prices in Bordon are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Bordon landlords need it?
Landlords in Bordon most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Bordon
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.
How far do you travel from Bordon?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Bordon the nearest towns on our list are Farnham (7 miles), Aldershot (10 miles), Fleet (12 miles).
Does a shared house in Bordon 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 Bordon?
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 Bordon
- Farnham · 7 mi
- Aldershot · 10 mi
- Fleet · 12 mi
- Godalming · 12 mi
- Farnborough · 13 mi
- Basingstoke · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bordon
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