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 Ashford (Surrey) (TW15, TW18 and TW19) 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- TW15, TW18 and TW19
- Location
- 15 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Ashford (Surrey) involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Ashford (Surrey)?
Full HMO refurbishment in Ashford (Surrey) 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ashford (Surrey)?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ashford (Surrey) can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Ashford (Surrey) landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ashford (Surrey):
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Ashford (Surrey)
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 Ashford (Surrey)?
Yes. We work across Ashford (Surrey) and the TW15, TW18 and TW19 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Staines, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ashford (Surrey)?
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 Ashford (Surrey)?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Ashford (Surrey)
- Staines · 2 mi
- Feltham · 2 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Walton-on-Thames · 4 mi
- Egham · 4 mi
- All of Surrey
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