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. March is 14 miles east of Peterborough. We price bedroom upgrades and room refits 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
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in March involve?
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Sound-reducing measures
- Lockable door hardware
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in March?
Here is what usually applies to a March job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in March?
| 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 March can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–5 working days per room on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do March landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in March
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.
How far do you travel from March?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For March the nearest towns on our list are Wisbech (8 miles), Ely (13 miles), Peterborough (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in March?
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 March?
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 March
- Wisbech · 8 mi
- Ely · 13 mi
- Peterborough · 14 mi
- King's Lynn · 19 mi
- Spalding · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire