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. Hoddesdon is 18 miles north of London. 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
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- EN11
- Location
- 18 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does full HMO refurbishment in Hoddesdon involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Hoddesdon?
Here is what usually applies to a Hoddesdon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Hoddesdon?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Prices in Hoddesdon are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Hoddesdon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hoddesdon landlords need it?
Landlords in Hoddesdon most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Hoddesdon
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.
How far do you travel from Hoddesdon?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Hoddesdon the nearest towns on our list are Hertford (4 miles), Cheshunt (4 miles), Waltham Abbey (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Hoddesdon
- Hertford · 4 mi
- Cheshunt · 4 mi
- Waltham Abbey · 5 mi
- Harlow · 5 mi
- Enfield Town · 8 mi
- Potters Bar · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
Other HMO services in Hoddesdon
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hoddesdon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hoddesdon
- Communal kitchen refits in Hoddesdon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hoddesdon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hoddesdon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hoddesdon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hoddesdon