Full HMO refurbishment across Herefordshire

In short: 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 Herefordshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.

Nation: England
Pricing region: West Midlands
Postcode areas: HR, SY, WR, LD
Main towns: Hereford

What does full HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire involve?

Condition survey and schedule of works
Rewire or electrical upgrades
Damp and mould repairs
Heating and hot water upgrades
Strip-out and making good
New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms

Which rules apply in Herefordshire?

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.
Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
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.
Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.

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 Herefordshire?

Regional adjustment for West Midlands. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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	£4,000 – £9,000	letting room
Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges)	£8,000 – £18,000	£8,000 – £18,000	kitchen
Shared bathroom refit	£5,500 – £9,000	£5,500 – £9,000	bathroom
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)	£800 – £2,000	£800 – £2,000	house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house	£6,000 – £12,000	£6,000 – £12,000	house

Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Full HMO refurbishment by town in Herefordshire

Hereford

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire

How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?

It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.

Will you deal with the council’s list of works?

Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.

Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Herefordshire?

Yes, across the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford.

Who licenses HMOs in Herefordshire?

HMOs in Herefordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.