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. Folkestone is 60 miles east of Brighton. 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT19, CT20 and CT50
- Location
- 60 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Folkestone involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Folkestone?
Student HMO refurbishment in Folkestone 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Folkestone?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Folkestone follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Folkestone, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Folkestone landlords need it?
Landlords in Folkestone most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Folkestone
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 Folkestone?
Yes. We work across Folkestone and the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone
- Dover · 7 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 13 mi
- Deal · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 14 mi
- Faversham · 20 mi
- Herne Bay · 20 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Folkestone
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Folkestone
- Communal kitchen refits in Folkestone
- Ensuite installation in Folkestone
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Folkestone
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Folkestone
- Full HMO refurbishment in Folkestone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Folkestone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Folkestone