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 Glasgow (G1, G2, G3 and G22) 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 Glasgow, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Glasgow City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G1, G2, G3 and G22
- Council
- Glasgow City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Glasgow involve?
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Glasgow?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Glasgow before we price.
- 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 Glasgow?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Glasgow can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
For student houses in Glasgow, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Glasgow landlords need it?
Landlords in Glasgow 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 Glasgow
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Glasgow?
We cover the whole of Glasgow City and work UK-wide. For Glasgow the nearest towns on our list are Rutherglen (3 miles), Bishopbriggs (3 miles), Giffnock (4 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Glasgow?
Glasgow is covered by Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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 Glasgow
- Rutherglen · 3 mi
- Bishopbriggs · 3 mi
- Giffnock · 4 mi
- Bearsden · 5 mi
- Renfrew · 5 mi
- Cambuslang · 5 mi
- All of Glasgow City