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 Kempston Hardwick (MK42, MK43 and MK45) 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
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- MK42, MK43 and MK45
- Location
- 27 miles west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does student HMO refurbishment in Kempston Hardwick involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Kempston Hardwick?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Kempston Hardwick before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Kempston Hardwick?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kempston Hardwick can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer 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 Kempston Hardwick landlords need it?
Landlords in Kempston Hardwick most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Kempston Hardwick
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.
Do you cover all of Kempston Hardwick?
Yes. We work across Kempston Hardwick and the MK42, MK43 and MK45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bedfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Bedford, Ampthill, Milton Keynes.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Kempston Hardwick?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Kempston Hardwick?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Kempston Hardwick
- Bedford · 3 mi
- Ampthill · 4 mi
- Milton Keynes · 11 mi
- Bletchley · 12 mi
- Saint Neots · 13 mi
- Hitchin · 13 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kempston Hardwick
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kempston Hardwick