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 Speke (L19, L24 and L26) 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L19, L24 and L26
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Speke involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Speke?
Here is what usually applies to a Speke 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.
- 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 Speke?
| 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 Speke 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 Speke, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Speke landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Speke
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
Which postcodes in Speke do you work in?
All of them, including L19, L24 and L26, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Does a shared house in Speke 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 Speke?
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 Speke
- Halewood · 1 mi
- Garston · 2 mi
- Runcorn · 5 mi
- Widnes · 5 mi
- Huyton · 5 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 5 mi
- All of Merseyside