HMORefurbishment

Worcestershire, England

Full HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern

We carry out full HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern, 31 miles south-west of Birmingham, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Refurbished communal lounge and dining area in a shared house

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. Landlords in Great Malvern (WR14) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Worcestershire, England
Postcodes
WR14
Location
31 miles south-west of Birmingham
Pricing region
West Midlands

What does full HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern involve?

  • Rewire or electrical upgrades
  • Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
  • Damp and mould repairs
  • Strip-out and making good
  • New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms

Which rules apply in Great Malvern?

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 Great Malvern 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.
  • Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
  • 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.
  • 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 Great Malvern?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
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 – £9,000letting room
Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges)£8,000 – £18,000£8,000 – £18,000kitchen
Shared bathroom refit£5,500 – £9,000£5,500 – £9,000bathroom
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)£800 – £2,000£800 – £2,000house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£6,000 – £12,000house

Prices in Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern

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 Great Malvern?

Yes. We work across Great Malvern and the WR14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Worcester, Tewkesbury, Droitwich.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Great Malvern?

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 Great Malvern?

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.

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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