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 Bonnyrigg (EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24) 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
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Bonnyrigg?
Student HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bonnyrigg?
| 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 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Bonnyrigg are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Bonnyrigg, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bonnyrigg landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bonnyrigg:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
Which postcodes in Bonnyrigg do you work in?
All of them, including EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24, and the surrounding parts of Midlothian.
Does a shared house in Bonnyrigg need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bonnyrigg?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith · 2 mi
- Mayfield · 3 mi
- Musselburgh · 5 mi
- Penicuik · 6 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Broxburn · 15 mi
- All of Midlothian
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg
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