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 Coatbridge (ML5 and ML6) 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
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML5 and ML6
- Location
- 9 miles east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Coatbridge involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Coatbridge?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Coatbridge before we price.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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 Coatbridge?
| 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 Coatbridge 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?
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 Coatbridge landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Coatbridge
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.
Do you cover all of Coatbridge?
Yes. We work across Coatbridge and the ML5 and ML6 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Airdrie, Viewpark, Bellshill.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Coatbridge?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Coatbridge?
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 Coatbridge
- Airdrie · 2 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Bellshill · 3 mi
- Mossend · 3 mi
- Motherwell · 5 mi
- Blantyre · 5 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Coatbridge
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coatbridge
- Communal kitchen refits in Coatbridge
- Ensuite installation in Coatbridge
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Coatbridge
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Coatbridge
- Full HMO refurbishment in Coatbridge
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Coatbridge
- Extensions for extra rooms in Coatbridge