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. Broadstairs is in Kent. 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT10 and CT11
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Broadstairs involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Broadstairs?
Full HMO refurbishment in Broadstairs 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Broadstairs?
| 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 |
Prices in Broadstairs are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Broadstairs landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Broadstairs:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Broadstairs
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Broadstairs?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Broadstairs the nearest towns on our list are Saint Peters (1 miles), Ramsgate (2 miles), Margate (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Broadstairs?
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 Broadstairs?
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 Broadstairs
- Saint Peters · 1 mi
- Ramsgate · 2 mi
- Margate · 3 mi
- Deal · 9 mi
- Herne Bay · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 17 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Broadstairs
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Broadstairs
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Broadstairs
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Broadstairs
- Communal kitchen refits in Broadstairs
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broadstairs
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Broadstairs
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Broadstairs
- Sound insulation in Broadstairs