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. In South Shields, a town of around 85,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE29, NE30 and NE33
- Location
- 7 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does full HMO refurbishment in South Shields involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in South Shields?
Here is what usually applies to a South Shields 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 South Shields?
| 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 South Shields 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 South Shields, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do South Shields landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in South Shields:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in South Shields
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 South Shields?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For South Shields the nearest towns on our list are Tynemouth (1 miles), North Shields (1 miles), Jarrow (2 miles).
Does a shared house in South Shields 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 South Shields?
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 South Shields
- Tynemouth · 1 mi
- North Shields · 1 mi
- Jarrow · 2 mi
- Whitley Bay · 3 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- Wallsend · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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