An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. For a house in Ely we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- CB6 and CB7
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ely involve?
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Flooring and decoration
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Window and radiator upgrades
Which rules apply in Ely?
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 Ely before we price.
- 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.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Ely?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,750 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £950 – £2,100 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ely can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Ely, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Ely landlords need it?
Landlords in Ely most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
- Moving a house to professional sharers
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ely
Can you do rooms one at a time?
Yes. Most clients upgrade rooms as they become empty so the rest of the house keeps earning.
Which postcodes in Ely do you work in?
All of them, including CB6 and CB7, and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ely?
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Ely?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near Ely
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- March · 13 mi
- Cambridge · 15 mi
- Wisbech · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 20 mi
- Thetford · 21 mi
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