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. Landlords in Sevenoaks (TN13 and TN15) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- TN13 and TN15
- Location
- 21 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Sevenoaks involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Sevenoaks?
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 Sevenoaks before we price.
- 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 Sevenoaks?
| 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 Sevenoaks 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?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Sevenoaks landlords need it?
Landlords in Sevenoaks most often ask us for this when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Sevenoaks
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 Sevenoaks?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Sevenoaks the nearest towns on our list are Tonbridge (6 miles), Swanley (9 miles), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sevenoaks?
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 Sevenoaks?
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 Sevenoaks
- Tonbridge · 6 mi
- Swanley · 9 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 10 mi
- Caterham · 12 mi
- Bexley · 12 mi
- Dartford · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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