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 Haywards Heath 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 Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- RH16 and RH17
- Location
- 12 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Haywards Heath involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Haywards Heath?
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 Haywards Heath 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.
- 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 Haywards Heath?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Haywards Heath follows a site visit.
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 Haywards Heath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Haywards Heath
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
How far do you travel from Haywards Heath?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Haywards Heath the nearest towns on our list are Burgess Hill (3 miles), Crawley (9 miles), East Grinstead (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Haywards Heath
- Burgess Hill · 3 mi
- Crawley · 9 mi
- East Grinstead · 10 mi
- Horsham · 11 mi
- Portslade · 12 mi
- Brighton · 12 mi
- All of West Sussex
Other HMO services in Haywards Heath
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Haywards Heath
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Haywards Heath
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Haywards Heath
- Communal kitchen refits in Haywards Heath
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Haywards Heath
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Haywards Heath
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Haywards Heath
- Extensions for extra rooms in Haywards Heath