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. For a house in Smethwick we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B21, B66, B67 and B68
- Location
- 3 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Smethwick involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Smethwick?
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 Smethwick before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Smethwick?
| 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Prices in Smethwick are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Smethwick landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Smethwick:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Smethwick
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 Smethwick?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Smethwick the nearest towns on our list are West Bromwich (2 miles), Birmingham (3 miles), Aston (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Smethwick?
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 Smethwick?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Smethwick
- West Bromwich · 2 mi
- Birmingham · 3 mi
- Aston · 4 mi
- Bartley Green · 4 mi
- Halesowen · 5 mi
- Wednesbury · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Smethwick
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Smethwick
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Smethwick
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Smethwick
- Communal kitchen refits in Smethwick
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Smethwick
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Smethwick
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Smethwick
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Smethwick