Full HMO refurbishment across Wiltshire

In short: 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. Across Wiltshire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.

Nation: England
Pricing region: South West
Postcode areas: SN, SP, BA, RG
Main towns: Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham

What does full HMO refurbishment in Wiltshire involve?

New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Condition survey and schedule of works
Rewire or electrical upgrades
Heating and hot water upgrades
Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms

Which rules apply in Wiltshire?

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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.
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.
Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.

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 Wiltshire?

Regional adjustment for South West. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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	£4,150 – £9,350	letting room
Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges)	£8,000 – £18,000	£8,300 – £18,700	kitchen
Shared bathroom refit	£5,500 – £9,000	£5,700 – £9,350	bathroom
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)	£800 – £2,000	£830 – £2,100	house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house	£6,000 – £12,000	£6,250 – £12,500	house

Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Full HMO refurbishment by town in Wiltshire

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Wiltshire

Will you deal with the council’s list of works?

Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.

Do you provide certificates at the end?

Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.

Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Wiltshire?

Yes, across the whole of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge.

Who licenses HMOs in Wiltshire?

HMOs in Wiltshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.