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 Blackpool (FY1 and FY3) 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
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Blackpool involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Blackpool?
Here is what usually applies to a Blackpool job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Blackpool?
| 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Blackpool can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Blackpool, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blackpool landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Blackpool
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.
How far do you travel from Blackpool?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Blackpool the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles), Fylde (6 miles), Lytham St Annes (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Blackpool?
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 Blackpool?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Blackpool
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 8 mi
- Southport · 12 mi
- Preston · 15 mi
- All of Lancashire
Other HMO services in Blackpool
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackpool
- Communal kitchen refits in Blackpool
- Ensuite installation in Blackpool
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackpool
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackpool
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blackpool
- Fire doors in Blackpool
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blackpool