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. In Chorley, a town of about 34,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- PR7
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Chorley involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Chorley?
Here is what usually applies to a Chorley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Chorley?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Chorley 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 Chorley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chorley:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Chorley
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 Chorley?
Yes. We work across Chorley and the PR7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Leyland, Darwen, Wigan.
Does a shared house in Chorley 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 Chorley?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Chorley
- Leyland · 4 mi
- Darwen · 7 mi
- Wigan · 7 mi
- Westhoughton · 8 mi
- Hindley · 8 mi
- Preston · 9 mi
- All of Lancashire
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