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 Hanworth (TW12 and TW13) 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.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW12 and TW13
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Hanworth involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Hanworth?
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 Hanworth 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.
- 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 Hanworth?
| 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 Hanworth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Hanworth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hanworth landlords need it?
Landlords in Hanworth 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 Hanworth
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 Hanworth do you work in?
All of them, including TW12 and TW13, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Hanworth 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 Hanworth?
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 Hanworth
- Hampton · 2 mi
- Feltham · 2 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 3 mi
- Isleworth · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Hanworth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hanworth
- Communal kitchen refits in Hanworth
- Ensuite installation in Hanworth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hanworth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hanworth
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hanworth
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hanworth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hanworth