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 Arbroath (DD11) 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.
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Arbroath involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Arbroath?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Arbroath before we price.
- 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 Arbroath?
| 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 Arbroath 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Arbroath, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Arbroath landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Arbroath:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Arbroath
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
How far do you travel from Arbroath?
We cover the whole of Angus and work UK-wide. For Arbroath the nearest towns on our list are Forfar (13 miles), Dundee (16 miles), Saint Andrews (17 miles).
Does a shared house in Arbroath 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 student HMO refurbishment cost in Arbroath?
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 Arbroath
- Forfar · 13 mi
- Dundee · 16 mi
- Saint Andrews · 17 mi
- Glenrothes · 34 mi
- Perth · 34 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus
Other HMO services in Arbroath
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- Ensuite installation in Arbroath
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Arbroath
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Arbroath
- Full HMO refurbishment in Arbroath
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Arbroath
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Arbroath