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 Alloa 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
- Clackmannanshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- FK10
- Location
- 6 miles east of Stirling
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Alloa involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Alloa?
Here is what usually applies to a Alloa job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 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 Alloa?
| 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 Alloa 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?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Alloa landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Alloa:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Alloa
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 Alloa?
We cover the whole of Clackmannanshire and work UK-wide. For Alloa the nearest towns on our list are Stirling (6 miles), Grangemouth (8 miles), Falkirk (8 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Alloa?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Alloa?
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 Alloa
- Stirling · 6 mi
- Grangemouth · 8 mi
- Falkirk · 8 mi
- Bo’ness · 10 mi
- Linlithgow · 12 mi
- Dunfermline · 13 mi
- All of Clackmannanshire