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 Sittingbourne (ME10) 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
- ME10
- Location
- 39 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Sittingbourne involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Sittingbourne follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Sittingbourne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sittingbourne landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Sittingbourne
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 Sittingbourne?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Sittingbourne the nearest towns on our list are Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (9 miles), Chatham (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne
- Faversham · 7 mi
- Gillingham · 9 mi
- Chatham · 9 mi
- Rochester · 10 mi
- Maidstone · 11 mi
- Strood · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sittingbourne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sittingbourne
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sittingbourne