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. For a house in Slough 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
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL1
- Location
- 17 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Slough involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Slough?
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 Slough before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Slough?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Slough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Slough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Slough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Slough
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 Slough?
Yes. We work across Slough and the SL1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Slough?
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 Slough?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Slough
- Windsor · 2 mi
- Maidenhead · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 6 mi
- Uxbridge · 6 mi
- Egham · 6 mi
- Staines · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire