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 Wilmslow (SK9) 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
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- SK9
- Location
- 11 miles south of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Wilmslow involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Wilmslow?
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 Wilmslow before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Wilmslow?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wilmslow follows a site visit.
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 Wilmslow landlords need it?
Landlords in Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow
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.
Do you cover all of Wilmslow?
Yes. We work across Wilmslow and the SK9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove, Altrincham.
Does a shared house in Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Wilmslow
- Cheadle Hulme · 4 mi
- Hazel Grove · 6 mi
- Altrincham · 6 mi
- Macclesfield · 6 mi
- Stockport · 6 mi
- Sale · 8 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Wilmslow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wilmslow
- Communal kitchen refits in Wilmslow
- Ensuite installation in Wilmslow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wilmslow
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wilmslow
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wilmslow
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wilmslow
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wilmslow