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. Newburn is 5 miles west 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
- NE15 and NE40
- Location
- 5 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Newburn involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Newburn?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Newburn before we price.
- 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 Newburn?
| 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 |
Prices in Newburn are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Newburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Newburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Newburn:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Newburn
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
How far do you travel from Newburn?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Newburn the nearest towns on our list are Gosforth (5 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (5 miles), Gateshead (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newburn?
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 Newburn?
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 Newburn
- Gosforth · 5 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 6 mi
- Felling · 7 mi
- Wallsend · 8 mi
- Stanley · 8 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Newburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Newburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newburn
- Sound insulation in Newburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newburn