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 Godalming 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU7
- Location
- 24 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Godalming involve?
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Flooring and decoration
- LED lighting and dimmers
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Sound-reducing measures
Which rules apply in Godalming?
Here is what usually applies to a Godalming 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 Godalming?
| 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 Godalming follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Godalming, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Godalming landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving a house to professional sharers
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Godalming
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
How far do you travel from Godalming?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Godalming the nearest towns on our list are Guildford (4 miles), Aldershot (8 miles), Farnham (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Godalming 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 Godalming?
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 Godalming
- Guildford · 4 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnham · 8 mi
- Woking · 10 mi
- Farnborough · 10 mi
- Fleet · 12 mi
- All of Surrey
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