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 Worthing, a place of roughly 110,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN13 and BN14
- Location
- 10 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does full HMO refurbishment in Worthing involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Worthing?
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 Worthing 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Worthing?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Worthing can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Worthing, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Worthing landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Worthing
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 Worthing?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Worthing the nearest towns on our list are Portslade (7 miles), Littlehampton (7 miles), Hove (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Worthing 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 Worthing?
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 Worthing
- Portslade · 7 mi
- Littlehampton · 7 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 10 mi
- Bognor Regis · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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