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. Landlords in Inverness (IV1 and IV2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Inverness, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Highland, Scotland
- Postcodes
- IV1 and IV2
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Inverness involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Inverness?
Here is what usually applies to a Inverness job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Inverness?
| 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 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Inverness can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
For student houses in Inverness, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Inverness landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Inverness:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Inverness
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 Inverness?
Yes. We work across Inverness and the IV1 and IV2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Highland. Nearby places we also cover include Elgin, Fort William, Inverurie.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Inverness?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Inverness?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Inverness
- Elgin · 36 mi
- Fort William · 57 mi
- Inverurie · 70 mi
- Westhill · 76 mi
- Forfar · 76 mi
- Perth · 81 mi
- All of Highland
Other HMO services in Inverness
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverness
- Communal kitchen refits in Inverness
- Ensuite installation in Inverness
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Inverness
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Inverness
- Full HMO refurbishment in Inverness
- House to HMO conversion in Inverness
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Inverness