In short: 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. Across Hampshire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- SO, RG, GU, SP
- Main towns
- Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampshire involve?
- Lockable door hardware
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Sound-reducing measures
- New fire door with closer where needed
Which rules apply in Hampshire?
- 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
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 Hampshire?
| 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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampshire
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.
Can you add an ensuite at the same time?
Often, yes, if there is space and drainage can be reached. We check both at the survey.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across Hampshire?
Yes, across the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke.
Who licenses HMOs in Hampshire?
HMOs in Hampshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Hampshire
- Ensuite installation in Hampshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hampshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hampshire
- Sound insulation in Hampshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hampshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hampshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hampshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hampshire