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 Andover, a town of around 40,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SP10 and SP11
- Location
- 22 miles north of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Andover involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Andover?
Student HMO refurbishment in Andover 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.
- 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 Andover?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Andover 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 Andover, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Andover landlords need it?
Landlords in Andover most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Andover
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
How far do you travel from Andover?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Andover the nearest towns on our list are Winchester (13 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Andover?
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 Andover?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Andover
- Winchester · 13 mi
- Newbury · 15 mi
- Salisbury · 16 mi
- Thatcham · 17 mi
- Basingstoke · 18 mi
- Eastleigh · 18 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Andover
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Andover
- Communal kitchen refits in Andover
- Ensuite installation in Andover
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Andover
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Andover
- Full HMO refurbishment in Andover
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Andover
- Extensions for extra rooms in Andover