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 Bootle 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L20, L21 and L22
- Location
- 4 miles north of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Bootle involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Bootle?
Here is what usually applies to a Bootle job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Bootle?
| 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 |
Prices in Bootle are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Bootle landlords need it?
Landlords in Bootle most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Bootle
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 Bootle?
We cover the whole of Merseyside and work UK-wide. For Bootle the nearest towns on our list are Litherland (1 miles), Wallasey (4 miles), Liverpool (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bootle?
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 Bootle?
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 Bootle
- Litherland · 1 mi
- Wallasey · 4 mi
- Liverpool · 4 mi
- Maghull · 5 mi
- Birkenhead · 5 mi
- Kirkby · 5 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in Bootle
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bootle
- Communal kitchen refits in Bootle
- Ensuite installation in Bootle
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bootle
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bootle
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bootle
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bootle
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bootle