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 Isle of Lewis 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
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland
- Postcodes
- HS2
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Isle of Lewis?
Student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis?
| 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Isle of Lewis landlords need it?
Landlords in Isle of Lewis most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis
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.
How far do you travel from Isle of Lewis?
We cover the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar and work UK-wide. For Isle of Lewis the nearest towns on our list are Inverness (95 miles), Fort William (108 miles), Elgin (119 miles).
Does a shared house in Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis?
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 Isle of Lewis
- Inverness · 95 mi
- Fort William · 108 mi
- Elgin · 119 mi
- Inverurie · 161 mi
- Fraserburgh · 164 mi
- Helensburgh · 165 mi
- All of Na h-Eileanan Siar
Other HMO services in Isle of Lewis
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Isle of Lewis
- Communal kitchen refits in Isle of Lewis
- Ensuite installation in Isle of Lewis
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Isle of Lewis
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Isle of Lewis
- Full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Isle of Lewis
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Isle of Lewis