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. Chippenham is 20 miles east of Bristol. We price full HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN14 and SN15
- Location
- 20 miles east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Chippenham involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Chippenham?
Here is what usually applies to a Chippenham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Chippenham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Chippenham 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 Chippenham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chippenham:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Chippenham
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 Chippenham?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Chippenham the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (10 miles), Bath (12 miles), Yate (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chippenham?
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 Chippenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Chippenham
- Trowbridge · 10 mi
- Bath · 12 mi
- Yate · 14 mi
- Swindon · 16 mi
- Mangotsfield · 16 mi
- Kingswood · 17 mi
- All of Wiltshire
Other HMO services in Chippenham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chippenham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chippenham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chippenham
- Communal kitchen refits in Chippenham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chippenham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chippenham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chippenham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chippenham