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 Port Glasgow (G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16) 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.
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16
- Location
- 17 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Port Glasgow involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Port Glasgow?
Student HMO refurbishment in Port Glasgow must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- 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 Port Glasgow?
| 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 Port Glasgow 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.
When do Port Glasgow landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Port Glasgow
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.
Which postcodes in Port Glasgow do you work in?
All of them, including G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16, and the surrounding parts of Inverclyde.
Does a shared house in Port Glasgow need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Port Glasgow?
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 Port Glasgow
- Greenock · 3 mi
- Dumbarton · 5 mi
- Vale of Leven · 5 mi
- Helensburgh · 5 mi
- Erskine · 10 mi
- Johnstone · 10 mi
- All of Inverclyde
Other HMO services in Port Glasgow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Port Glasgow
- Communal kitchen refits in Port Glasgow
- Ensuite installation in Port Glasgow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Port Glasgow
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Port Glasgow
- Full HMO refurbishment in Port Glasgow
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Port Glasgow
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Port Glasgow