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. Wallington is 10 miles south 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
- SM5 and SM6
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does student HMO refurbishment in Wallington involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Wallington?
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 Wallington 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.
- 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 Wallington?
| 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 Wallington 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 Wallington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wallington landlords need it?
Landlords in Wallington 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 Wallington
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Wallington?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Wallington the nearest towns on our list are Carshalton (1 miles), Sutton (2 miles), South Croydon (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wallington?
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 Wallington?
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 Wallington
- Carshalton · 1 mi
- Sutton · 2 mi
- South Croydon · 3 mi
- Purley · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Mitcham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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