A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. Renfrew is 5 miles west of Glasgow. We price full HMO refurbishment there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G14 and PA4
- Location
- 5 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Renfrew involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Renfrew?
Here is what usually applies to a Renfrew job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Renfrew?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Renfrew are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Renfrew landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Renfrew:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Renfrew
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
How far do you travel from Renfrew?
We cover the whole of Renfrewshire and work UK-wide. For Renfrew the nearest towns on our list are Clydebank (2 miles), Erskine (3 miles), Paisley (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Renfrew need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Renfrew?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Renfrew
- Clydebank · 2 mi
- Erskine · 3 mi
- Paisley · 3 mi
- Bearsden · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 5 mi
- Glasgow · 5 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
Other HMO services in Renfrew
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Renfrew
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Renfrew
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Renfrew
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Renfrew
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