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. Plymstock is 2 miles east of Plymouth. 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
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- PL9
- Location
- 2 miles east of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Plymstock involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Plymstock?
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 Plymstock before we price.
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Plymstock?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Plymstock 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 Plymstock landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Plymstock
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.
Do you cover all of Plymstock?
Yes. We work across Plymstock and the PL9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Plymouth, Paignton, Newton Abbot.
Does a shared house in Plymstock 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 Plymstock?
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 Plymstock
- Plymouth · 2 mi
- Paignton · 24 mi
- Newton Abbot · 24 mi
- Torquay · 26 mi
- St Austell · 30 mi
- Exmouth · 35 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Plymstock
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Plymstock
- Communal kitchen refits in Plymstock
- Ensuite installation in Plymstock
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Plymstock
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Plymstock
- Full HMO refurbishment in Plymstock
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Plymstock
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