A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. Landlords in Aberdeen (AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Aberdeen, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Aberdeen?
Here is what usually applies to a Aberdeen job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 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 student HMO refurbishment cost in Aberdeen?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Aberdeen follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. 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 Aberdeen.
When do Aberdeen landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Aberdeen?
We cover the whole of Aberdeen City and work UK-wide. For Aberdeen the nearest towns on our list are Nigg (2 miles), Westhill (7 miles), Inverurie (14 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Aberdeen?
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.
Student HMO refurbishment near Aberdeen
- Nigg · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 14 mi
- Peterhead · 28 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Arbroath · 44 mi
- All of Aberdeen City
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeen
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