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 Yateley, a town of about 20,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU46, GU47 and RG40
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Yateley involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Yateley?
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 Yateley before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Yateley?
| 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 Yateley 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 Yateley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Yateley:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Yateley
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 Yateley?
Yes. We work across Yateley and the GU46, GU47 and RG40 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Camberley.
Does a shared house in Yateley 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 Yateley?
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 Yateley
- Sandhurst · 2 mi
- Crowthorne · 2 mi
- Camberley · 4 mi
- Fleet · 4 mi
- Farnborough · 5 mi
- Wokingham · 5 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Yateley
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Yateley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Yateley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Yateley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Yateley