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. Farnham is 18 miles south-east of Reading. 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU9
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Farnham involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Farnham?
Here is what usually applies to a Farnham 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.
- 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 Farnham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Farnham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Farnham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Farnham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Farnham
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 Farnham?
Yes. We work across Farnham and the GU9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Farnham?
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 Farnham?
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 Farnham
- Aldershot · 3 mi
- Fleet · 5 mi
- Farnborough · 6 mi
- Bordon · 7 mi
- Godalming · 8 mi
- Camberley · 9 mi
- All of Surrey
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Farnham
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