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 Pimlico, a town of about 21,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW1
- Location
- 1 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Pimlico involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Pimlico?
Here is what usually applies to a Pimlico job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Pimlico?
| 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 |
Prices in Pimlico are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Pimlico landlords need it?
Landlords in Pimlico most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Pimlico
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.
Do you cover all of Pimlico?
Yes. We work across Pimlico and the SW1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include City of Westminster, Battersea, Chelsea.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Pimlico?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Battersea · 1 mi
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- London · 1 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Pimlico
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Pimlico
- Communal kitchen refits in Pimlico
- Ensuite installation in Pimlico
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pimlico
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Pimlico
- Full HMO refurbishment in Pimlico
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Pimlico
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pimlico