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. Consett is 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne. We price student HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- DH8
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Consett involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Consett?
Here is what usually applies to a Consett 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.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Consett before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Consett?
| 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Consett 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 Consett 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 Consett
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 Consett?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Consett the nearest towns on our list are Stanley (5 miles), Newburn (10 miles), Chester-le-Street (10 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Consett?
Consett is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Consett?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Consett
- Stanley · 5 mi
- Newburn · 10 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 10 mi
- Durham · 11 mi
- Gateshead · 12 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 12 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Consett
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Consett
- Communal kitchen refits in Consett
- Ensuite installation in Consett
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Consett
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Consett
- Full HMO refurbishment in Consett
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Consett
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Consett