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. Landlords in Tiverton (EX16) 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
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Location
- 12 miles north of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tiverton involve?
- Flooring and decoration
- Window and radiator upgrades
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Sound-reducing measures
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
Which rules apply in Tiverton?
Here is what usually applies to a Tiverton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Tiverton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,550 – £4,700 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £940 – £2,100 | wall |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Tiverton follows a site visit.
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 Tiverton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tiverton:
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
- Moving a house to professional sharers
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tiverton
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 Tiverton?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Tiverton the nearest towns on our list are Exeter (12 miles), Heavitree (13 miles), Taunton (19 miles).
Does a shared house in Tiverton 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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Tiverton?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Tiverton
- Exeter · 12 mi
- Heavitree · 13 mi
- Taunton · 19 mi
- Exmouth · 20 mi
- Newton Abbot · 26 mi
- Bridgwater · 26 mi
- All of Devon