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 Cleethorpes 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
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- DN31, DN32, DN35 and DN36
- Location
- 31 miles north-east of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Cleethorpes involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Cleethorpes?
Here is what usually applies to a Cleethorpes 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Cleethorpes?
| 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 |
Prices in Cleethorpes are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Cleethorpes landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Cleethorpes
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.
Which postcodes in Cleethorpes do you work in?
All of them, including DN31, DN32, DN35 and DN36, and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire.
Does a shared house in Cleethorpes 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 Cleethorpes?
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 Cleethorpes
- Grimsby · 2 mi
- Kingston upon Hull · 18 mi
- Beverley · 25 mi
- Scunthorpe · 26 mi
- Lincoln · 31 mi
- Skegness · 33 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
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