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. For a house in Margate we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT8, CT9 and CT10
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Margate involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Margate?
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 Margate before we price.
- 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 Margate?
| 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 Margate 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 Margate landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Margate
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 cover all of Margate?
Yes. We work across Margate and the CT8, CT9 and CT10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Saint Peters, Broadstairs, Ramsgate.
Does a shared house in Margate 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 Margate?
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 Margate
- Saint Peters · 2 mi
- Broadstairs · 3 mi
- Ramsgate · 3 mi
- Deal · 11 mi
- Herne Bay · 11 mi
- Canterbury · 15 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Margate
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Margate
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- Communal kitchen refits in Margate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Margate
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Margate
- Fire doors in Margate
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Margate