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. Gateshead is 1 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. 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
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88
- Location
- 1 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Gateshead involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Gateshead?
Here is what usually applies to a Gateshead job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Gateshead?
| 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Gateshead 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 Gateshead landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gateshead:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Gateshead
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
How far do you travel from Gateshead?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Gateshead the nearest towns on our list are Newcastle upon Tyne (1 miles), Felling (1 miles), Gosforth (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gateshead?
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 Gateshead?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Gateshead
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mi
- Felling · 1 mi
- Gosforth · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Gateshead
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gateshead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gateshead
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gateshead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gateshead