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 Camborne 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
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR14
- Location
- 52 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Camborne involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Camborne?
Here is what usually applies to a Camborne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Camborne?
| 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Camborne 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 Camborne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Camborne landlords need it?
Landlords in Camborne 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 Camborne
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.
Which postcodes in Camborne do you work in?
All of them, including TR14, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Does a shared house in Camborne 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 Camborne?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Camborne
- Redruth · 4 mi
- Falmouth · 11 mi
- Truro · 11 mi
- Newquay · 17 mi
- St Austell · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 52 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Camborne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Camborne
- Communal kitchen refits in Camborne
- Ensuite installation in Camborne
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Camborne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Camborne
- Full HMO refurbishment in Camborne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Camborne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Camborne