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 Cheltenham (GL50, GL51 and GL52) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Cheltenham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51 and GL52
- Location
- 37 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cheltenham involve?
- New fire door with closer where needed
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in Cheltenham?
Here is what usually applies to a Cheltenham 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.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Cheltenham?
| 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 |
Prices in Cheltenham are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Cheltenham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Cheltenham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cheltenham:
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham do you work in?
All of them, including GL50, GL51 and GL52, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 7 mi
- Stroud · 12 mi
- Cirencester · 13 mi
- Evesham · 14 mi
- Great Malvern · 18 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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