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 Tonbridge 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
- TN9 and TN11
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Tonbridge?
Full HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Tonbridge?
| 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 Tonbridge can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Tonbridge landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge
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.
Do you cover all of Tonbridge?
Yes. We work across Tonbridge and the TN9 and TN11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Crowborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 4 mi
- Sevenoaks · 6 mi
- Crowborough · 10 mi
- Maidstone · 12 mi
- East Grinstead · 13 mi
- Swanley · 15 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Tonbridge
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tonbridge
- Fire doors in Tonbridge
- Extensions for extra rooms in Tonbridge