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. Hounslow is 10 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
- TW3, TW4 and TW6
- Location
- 10 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Hounslow involve?
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Hounslow?
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 Hounslow before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Hounslow?
| 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 Hounslow 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 Hounslow landlords need it?
Landlords in Hounslow most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Hounslow
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Hounslow?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Hounslow the nearest towns on our list are Isleworth (1 miles), Heston (1 miles), Richmond (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Hounslow 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 Hounslow?
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 Hounslow
- Isleworth · 1 mi
- Heston · 1 mi
- Richmond · 2 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Southall · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Hounslow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hounslow
- Communal kitchen refits in Hounslow
- Ensuite installation in Hounslow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hounslow
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hounslow
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hounslow
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hounslow
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hounslow