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. Landlords in Dundee (DD1 and DD4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Dundee, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD1 and DD4
- Location
- 37 miles north of Edinburgh
- Council
- Dundee City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Dundee involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Dundee?
Student HMO refurbishment in Dundee must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 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 Dundee?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dundee 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Dundee.
When do Dundee landlords need it?
Landlords in Dundee 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 Dundee
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 Dundee do you work in?
All of them, including DD1 and DD4, and the surrounding parts of Dundee City.
Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?
Dundee is covered by Dundee City 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 Dundee?
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 Dundee
- Saint Andrews · 11 mi
- Forfar · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 16 mi
- Perth · 18 mi
- Glenrothes · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 25 mi
- All of Dundee City
Other HMO services in Dundee
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- Communal kitchen refits in Dundee
- Ensuite installation in Dundee
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dundee
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dundee
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dundee
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dundee
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundee