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 Tonbridge (TN9 and TN11) 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- TN9 and TN11
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Tonbridge?
| 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 Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge landlords need it?
Landlords in Tonbridge most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge?
Yes. We work across Tonbridge and the TN9 and TN11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Crowborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 4 mi
- Sevenoaks · 6 mi
- Crowborough · 10 mi
- Maidstone · 12 mi
- East Grinstead · 13 mi
- Swanley · 15 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Tonbridge
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- Communal kitchen refits in Tonbridge
- Ensuite installation in Tonbridge
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Tonbridge
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tonbridge
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tonbridge
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Tonbridge
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tonbridge