- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- HP, MK, SL, RG
- Main towns
- Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Bletchley, Amersham
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Buckinghamshire involve?
- Sound-reducing measures
- Flooring and decoration
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Lockable door hardware
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in Buckinghamshire?
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Buckinghamshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £5,050 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,250 | wall |
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits by town in Buckinghamshire
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Buckinghamshire
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Will an upgrade change the room size?
Built-in storage can reduce the usable floor area, so we check the room still meets the size standard after the work.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across Buckinghamshire?
Yes, across the whole of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury.
Who licenses HMOs in Buckinghamshire?
HMOs in Buckinghamshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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- Sound insulation in Buckinghamshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Buckinghamshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Buckinghamshire
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- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Buckinghamshire