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 Atherton (M29 and M46) 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M29 and M46
- Location
- 11 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Atherton involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Atherton?
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 Atherton 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.
- 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 Atherton?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Atherton 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 Atherton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Atherton landlords need it?
Landlords in Atherton most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Atherton
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 Atherton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Atherton the nearest towns on our list are Tyldesley (1 miles), Westhoughton (2 miles), Leigh (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Atherton?
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 Atherton?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Atherton
- Tyldesley · 1 mi
- Westhoughton · 2 mi
- Leigh · 2 mi
- Hindley · 4 mi
- Walkden · 4 mi
- Farnworth · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Atherton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Atherton
- Communal kitchen refits in Atherton
- Ensuite installation in Atherton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Atherton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Atherton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Atherton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Atherton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Atherton