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. Feltham is 13 miles west of London. 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW13 and TW14
- Location
- 13 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Feltham involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Feltham?
Here is what usually applies to a Feltham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Feltham?
| 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 | £5,100 – £11,500 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Feltham 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 Feltham landlords need it?
Landlords in Feltham most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Feltham
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 Feltham?
Yes. We work across Feltham and the TW13 and TW14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Hanworth, Ashford (Surrey), Hounslow.
Does a shared house in Feltham 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 Feltham?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Feltham
- Hanworth · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 2 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Heston · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Feltham
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- Communal kitchen refits in Feltham
- Ensuite installation in Feltham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Feltham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Feltham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Feltham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Feltham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Feltham