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. In Bishopbriggs, a town of about 24,000 people in East Dunbartonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G64
- Location
- 3 miles north-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Bishopbriggs involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Bishopbriggs?
Here is what usually applies to a Bishopbriggs job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Bishopbriggs?
| 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 Bishopbriggs 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 Bishopbriggs landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bishopbriggs:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Bishopbriggs
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.
Do you cover all of Bishopbriggs?
Yes. We work across Bishopbriggs and the G64 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Dunbartonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Glasgow, Kirkintilloch, Bearsden.
Does a shared house in Bishopbriggs need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bishopbriggs?
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 Bishopbriggs
- Glasgow · 3 mi
- Kirkintilloch · 3 mi
- Bearsden · 4 mi
- Milngavie · 5 mi
- Rutherglen · 5 mi
- Cambuslang · 7 mi
- All of East Dunbartonshire
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