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 High Wycombe (HP11, HP12 and HP13) 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 High Wycombe, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP11, HP12 and HP13
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe involve?
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in High Wycombe?
Here is what usually applies to a High Wycombe job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 High Wycombe?
| 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 |
Prices in High Wycombe are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 High Wycombe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in High Wycombe.
When do High Wycombe landlords need it?
Landlords in High Wycombe most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
How far do you travel from High Wycombe?
We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire and work UK-wide. For High Wycombe the nearest towns on our list are Amersham (6 miles), Maidenhead (7 miles), Chesham (8 miles).
Does a shared house in High Wycombe need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in High Wycombe?
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 High Wycombe
- Amersham · 6 mi
- Maidenhead · 7 mi
- Chesham · 8 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 9 mi
- Slough · 11 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
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