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. For a house in South Croydon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR7 and CR8
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in South Croydon involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in South Croydon?
Student HMO refurbishment in South Croydon must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 South Croydon?
| 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 South Croydon 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in South Croydon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do South Croydon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in South Croydon:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in South Croydon
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.
Do you cover all of South Croydon?
Yes. We work across South Croydon and the CR0, CR7 and CR8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Croydon, Purley, Wallington.
Does a shared house in South Croydon 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 South Croydon?
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 South Croydon
- Croydon · 1 mi
- Purley · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Mitcham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in South Croydon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Croydon
- Communal kitchen refits in South Croydon
- Ensuite installation in South Croydon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Croydon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Croydon
- Full HMO refurbishment in South Croydon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in South Croydon
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in South Croydon