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 Wednesbury 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
- WS10
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Wednesbury involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Wednesbury?
Here is what usually applies to a Wednesbury job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Wednesbury?
| 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 Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Wednesbury
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Wednesbury?
Yes. We work across Wednesbury and the WS10 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Tipton, West Bromwich, Willenhall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wednesbury?
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 Wednesbury?
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 Wednesbury
- Tipton · 2 mi
- West Bromwich · 3 mi
- Willenhall · 3 mi
- Walsall · 3 mi
- Wednesfield · 4 mi
- Dudley · 4 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Wednesbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wednesbury
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wednesbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wednesbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Wednesbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wednesbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wednesbury
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wednesbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wednesbury