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 Egham, a town of about 30,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Egham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- TW20
- Location
- 18 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Egham involve?
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Flooring and decoration
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- Lockable door hardware
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
Which rules apply in Egham?
Here is what usually applies to a Egham 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.
- 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 Egham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Egham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Egham.
When do Egham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Moving a house to professional sharers
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Egham
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 cover all of Egham?
Yes. We work across Egham and the TW20 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Staines, Ashford (Surrey), Windsor.
Does a shared house in Egham 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 Egham?
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 Egham
- Staines · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 4 mi
- Windsor · 4 mi
- Slough · 6 mi
- Feltham · 6 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 6 mi
- All of Surrey