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 Eastleigh 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO50
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Eastleigh involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Eastleigh?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Eastleigh before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Eastleigh?
| 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 |
Prices in Eastleigh are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Eastleigh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Eastleigh landlords need it?
Landlords in Eastleigh most often ask us for this when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Eastleigh
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.
Which postcodes in Eastleigh do you work in?
All of them, including SO50, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh
- Southampton · 5 mi
- Winchester · 7 mi
- Totton · 7 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Fareham · 11 mi
- Cowes · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Eastleigh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Eastleigh
- Communal kitchen refits in Eastleigh
- Ensuite installation in Eastleigh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Eastleigh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eastleigh
- Full HMO refurbishment in Eastleigh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Eastleigh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Eastleigh