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. For a house in Prestwick 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
- South Ayrshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA8 and KA9
- Location
- 30 miles south-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Prestwick involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Prestwick?
Here is what usually applies to a Prestwick 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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 Prestwick?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Prestwick can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks 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 Prestwick landlords need it?
Landlords in Prestwick most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Prestwick
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
Which postcodes in Prestwick do you work in?
All of them, including KA8 and KA9, and the surrounding parts of South Ayrshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Prestwick?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Prestwick?
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 Prestwick
- Ayr · 2 mi
- Troon · 5 mi
- Irvine · 10 mi
- Kilmarnock · 10 mi
- Kilwinning · 12 mi
- Saltcoats · 12 mi
- All of South Ayrshire
Other HMO services in Prestwick
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Prestwick
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Prestwick
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- Fire doors in Prestwick