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. Redcar is 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We price full HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- TS10
- Location
- 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does full HMO refurbishment in Redcar involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Redcar?
Full HMO refurbishment in Redcar 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- 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 Redcar?
| 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 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Redcar are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Redcar, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Redcar landlords need it?
Landlords in Redcar most often ask us for this 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 Redcar
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.
How far do you travel from Redcar?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Redcar the nearest towns on our list are Middlesbrough (8 miles), Hartlepool (8 miles), Billingham (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Redcar 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 Redcar?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Redcar
- Middlesbrough · 8 mi
- Hartlepool · 8 mi
- Billingham · 9 mi
- Stockton-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Peterlee · 15 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Redcar
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Redcar
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Redcar
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Redcar
- Communal kitchen refits in Redcar
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Redcar
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Redcar
- Extensions for extra rooms in Redcar
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redcar