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. Stourport-on-Severn is 19 miles south-west of Birmingham. 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- DY13
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in Stourport-on-Severn involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
Full HMO refurbishment in Stourport-on-Severn must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Stourport-on-Severn?
| 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Stourport-on-Severn follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Stourport-on-Severn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stourport-on-Severn landlords need it?
Landlords in Stourport-on-Severn most often ask us for this when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Stourport-on-Severn
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.
Which postcodes in Stourport-on-Severn do you work in?
All of them, including DY13, and the surrounding parts of Worcestershire.
Does a shared house in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Stourport-on-Severn
- Kidderminster · 4 mi
- Droitwich · 7 mi
- Bromsgrove · 9 mi
- Stourbridge · 10 mi
- Worcester · 11 mi
- Kingswinford · 12 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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