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 Sandown, a town of about 20,000 people in Isle of Wight, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Sandown involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Sandown?
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 Sandown before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Sandown?
| 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 Sandown 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?
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 Sandown landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Sandown:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Sandown
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
Do you cover all of Sandown?
Yes. We work across Sandown and the PO36 postcode areas, plus the rest of Isle of Wight. Nearby places we also cover include Ryde, Newport (Isle of Wight), Cowes.
Does a shared house in Sandown 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 Sandown?
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 Sandown
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 7 mi
- Cowes · 10 mi
- Gosport · 10 mi
- Portsmouth · 11 mi
- Fareham · 14 mi
- All of Isle of Wight