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 Prestwich, a town of about 32,000 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
- M7, M25, M27 and M45
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Prestwich involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Prestwich?
Here is what usually applies to a Prestwich job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Prestwich?
| 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 |
Prices in Prestwich are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Prestwich, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Prestwich landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Prestwich
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.
How far do you travel from Prestwich?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Prestwich the nearest towns on our list are Whitefield (1 miles), Radcliffe (3 miles), Salford (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Prestwich?
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 Prestwich?
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 Prestwich
- Whitefield · 1 mi
- Radcliffe · 3 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- Middleton · 4 mi
- Eccles · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Prestwich
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Prestwich
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Prestwich
- Full HMO refurbishment in Prestwich
- House to HMO conversion in Prestwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Prestwich