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 New Milton 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
- BH25
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in New Milton involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in New Milton?
Here is what usually applies to a New Milton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 New Milton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in New Milton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in New Milton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do New Milton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in New Milton:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in New Milton
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 New Milton?
Yes. We work across New Milton and the BH25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Christchurch, Bournemouth, Hythe.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in New Milton?
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 New Milton?
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 New Milton
- Christchurch · 5 mi
- Bournemouth · 10 mi
- Hythe · 14 mi
- Totton · 14 mi
- Poole · 14 mi
- Southampton · 15 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in New Milton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in New Milton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in New Milton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in New Milton
- Communal kitchen refits in New Milton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in New Milton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in New Milton
- Sound insulation in New Milton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in New Milton