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 Hucknall (NG15) 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
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG15
- Location
- 6 miles north of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Hucknall involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Hucknall?
Here is what usually applies to a Hucknall job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Hucknall?
| 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 Hucknall 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 Hucknall, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hucknall landlords need it?
Landlords in Hucknall most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Hucknall
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
Do you cover all of Hucknall?
Yes. We work across Hucknall and the NG15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire. Nearby places we also cover include Arnold, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hucknall?
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 Hucknall?
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 Hucknall
- Arnold · 4 mi
- Kirkby in Ashfield · 5 mi
- Nottingham · 6 mi
- Ilkeston · 6 mi
- Heanor · 7 mi
- Sutton in Ashfield · 7 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire
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