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. For a house in Blackpool we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackpool involve?
- Flooring and decoration
- Window and radiator upgrades
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Sound-reducing measures
Which rules apply in Blackpool?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,450 – £4,300 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Prices in Blackpool are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Blackpool landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Blackpool:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackpool
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.
Do you cover all of Blackpool?
Yes. We work across Blackpool and the FY1 and FY3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Thornton-Cleveleys, Fylde, Lytham St Annes.
Does a shared house in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Blackpool
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 8 mi
- Southport · 12 mi
- Preston · 15 mi
- All of Lancashire
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