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. Sandown is 20 miles south-east of Southampton. 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
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Sandown involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Sandown?
Full HMO refurbishment in Sandown must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- 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 Sandown?
| 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 Sandown can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Sandown, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sandown landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Sandown
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.
Which postcodes in Sandown do you work in?
All of them, including PO36, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sandown?
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 Sandown?
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 Sandown
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 7 mi
- Cowes · 10 mi
- Gosport · 10 mi
- Portsmouth · 11 mi
- Fareham · 14 mi
- All of Isle of Wight
Other HMO services in Sandown
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sandown
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sandown
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sandown
- Fire doors in Sandown