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. For a house in Coalville we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE67
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Coalville involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Coalville?
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 Coalville before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- 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 Coalville?
| 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 | £3,900 – £8,750 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Coalville follows a site visit.
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 Coalville landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Coalville
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.
Do you cover all of Coalville?
Yes. We work across Coalville and the LE67 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Loughborough, Swadlincote, Leicester.
Does a shared house in Coalville 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 Coalville?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Coalville
- Loughborough · 8 mi
- Swadlincote · 9 mi
- Leicester · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Burton upon Trent · 13 mi
- Long Eaton · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Coalville
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