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. In Gosport, a town of around 80,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO1 and PO12
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gosport involve?
- Lockable door hardware
- Window and radiator upgrades
- New fire door with closer where needed
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in Gosport?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gosport must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Gosport?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gosport 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 Gosport landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Gosport
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Which postcodes in Gosport do you work in?
All of them, including PO1 and PO12, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Gosport 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 Gosport?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Gosport
- Portsmouth · 2 mi
- Fareham · 4 mi
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Waterlooville · 7 mi
- Havant · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- All of Hampshire
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