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 Wellingborough (NN8, NN9 and NN29) 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
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN8, NN9 and NN29
- Location
- 27 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Wellingborough involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Wellingborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Wellingborough 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.
- 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 Wellingborough?
| 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 | £3,900 – £8,750 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
Prices in Wellingborough are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (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 Wellingborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wellingborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Wellingborough most often ask us for this 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 Wellingborough
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 Wellingborough?
We cover the whole of Northamptonshire and work UK-wide. For Wellingborough the nearest towns on our list are Rushden (4 miles), Kettering (7 miles), Northampton (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wellingborough?
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 Wellingborough?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Wellingborough
- Rushden · 4 mi
- Kettering · 7 mi
- Northampton · 9 mi
- Corby · 13 mi
- Bedford · 15 mi
- Market Harborough · 15 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
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