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. Whitefield is 5 miles north-west of Manchester. 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M25, M26 and M45
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Whitefield involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Whitefield?
Here is what usually applies to a Whitefield 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.
- 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 Whitefield?
| 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 Whitefield follows a site visit.
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 Whitefield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Whitefield:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Whitefield
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 Whitefield?
Yes. We work across Whitefield and the M25, M26 and M45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Radcliffe, Prestwich, Bury.
Does a shared house in Whitefield 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 Whitefield?
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 Whitefield
- Radcliffe · 1 mi
- Prestwich · 1 mi
- Bury · 3 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- Middleton · 4 mi
- Farnworth · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Whitefield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitefield
- Communal kitchen refits in Whitefield
- Ensuite installation in Whitefield
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitefield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitefield
- Full HMO refurbishment in Whitefield
- Fire doors in Whitefield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Whitefield