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 Hazel Grove, a town of about 20,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- SK2, SK7 and SK12
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Hazel Grove involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Hazel Grove?
Student HMO refurbishment in Hazel Grove 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Hazel Grove?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hazel Grove can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Hazel Grove landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hazel Grove:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Hazel Grove
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 Hazel Grove?
Yes. We work across Hazel Grove and the SK2, SK7 and SK12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Stockport, Cheadle Hulme, Hyde.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hazel Grove?
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 Hazel Grove?
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 Hazel Grove
- Stockport · 2 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 3 mi
- Hyde · 5 mi
- Denton · 5 mi
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Dukinfield · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Hazel Grove
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hazel Grove
- Communal kitchen refits in Hazel Grove
- Ensuite installation in Hazel Grove
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hazel Grove
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hazel Grove
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hazel Grove
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hazel Grove
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hazel Grove