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. Long Eaton is 6 miles south-west of Nottingham. 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
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG9 and NG10
- Location
- 6 miles south-west of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Long Eaton involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Long Eaton?
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 Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton?
| 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 | £3,900 – £8,750 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Long Eaton follows a site visit.
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 Long Eaton landlords need it?
Landlords in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Long Eaton?
We cover the whole of Derbyshire and work UK-wide. For Long Eaton the nearest towns on our list are Ilkeston (5 miles), Nottingham (6 miles), West Bridgford (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Long Eaton
- Ilkeston · 5 mi
- Nottingham · 6 mi
- West Bridgford · 6 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- Derby · 9 mi
- Arnold · 9 mi
- All of Derbyshire
Other HMO services in Long Eaton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Long Eaton
- Communal kitchen refits in Long Eaton
- Ensuite installation in Long Eaton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Long Eaton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Long Eaton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Long Eaton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Long Eaton
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Long Eaton