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 Swinton 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M27, M28 and M30
- Location
- 5 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Swinton involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Swinton?
Here is what usually applies to a Swinton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Swinton?
| 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 Swinton 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 Swinton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Swinton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swinton:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Swinton
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.
How far do you travel from Swinton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Swinton the nearest towns on our list are Eccles (1 miles), Walkden (2 miles), Salford (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Swinton 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 Swinton?
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 Swinton
- Eccles · 1 mi
- Walkden · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Prestwich · 4 mi
- Stretford · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Swinton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swinton
- Communal kitchen refits in Swinton
- Ensuite installation in Swinton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swinton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swinton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swinton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Swinton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swinton