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. Borehamwood is 12 miles north-west of London. 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
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WD6 and WD7
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does student HMO refurbishment in Borehamwood involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Borehamwood?
Student HMO refurbishment in Borehamwood 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:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Borehamwood?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Prices in Borehamwood are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Borehamwood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Borehamwood
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.
Do you cover all of Borehamwood?
Yes. We work across Borehamwood and the WD6 and WD7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hertfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Barnet, Bushey, Hadley Wood.
Does a shared house in Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Borehamwood
- Barnet · 3 mi
- Bushey · 4 mi
- Hadley Wood · 5 mi
- Potters Bar · 5 mi
- Watford · 5 mi
- Finchley · 5 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Borehamwood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Borehamwood
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Borehamwood