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. Godalming is 24 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
- GU7
- Location
- 24 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Godalming involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Godalming?
Full HMO refurbishment in Godalming 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:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Godalming?
| 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 Godalming 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 Godalming, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Godalming landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Godalming
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 Godalming?
Yes. We work across Godalming and the GU7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Guildford, Aldershot, Farnham.
Does a shared house in Godalming need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Godalming?
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 Godalming
- Guildford · 4 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnham · 8 mi
- Woking · 10 mi
- Farnborough · 10 mi
- Fleet · 12 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Godalming
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Godalming
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Godalming
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Godalming
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Godalming