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 Shrewsbury (SY1, SY2 and SY3) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Shrewsbury, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2 and SY3
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Shrewsbury?
Full HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury 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:
- 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.
- 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 Shrewsbury?
| 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Shrewsbury can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Shrewsbury, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Shrewsbury.
When do Shrewsbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Shrewsbury?
Yes. We work across Shrewsbury and the SY1, SY2 and SY3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Shropshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellington, Telford, Loughton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Shrewsbury
- Wellington · 10 mi
- Telford · 13 mi
- Loughton · 21 mi
- Rhosllannerchrugog · 24 mi
- Wrexham · 25 mi
- Stafford · 27 mi
- All of Shropshire
Other HMO services in Shrewsbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shrewsbury
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shrewsbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shrewsbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Shrewsbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shrewsbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shrewsbury
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shrewsbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shrewsbury