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 Paisley we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Paisley has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- PA1, PA2, PA3 and PA5
- Location
- 7 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Paisley involve?
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Paisley?
Here is what usually applies to a Paisley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Paisley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Paisley 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 Paisley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Paisley.
When do Paisley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Paisley
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 Paisley do you work in?
All of them, including PA1, PA2, PA3 and PA5, and the surrounding parts of Renfrewshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Paisley?
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 Paisley?
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 Paisley
- Barrhead · 3 mi
- Renfrew · 3 mi
- Johnstone · 3 mi
- Erskine · 5 mi
- Clydebank · 5 mi
- Newton Mearns · 6 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
Other HMO services in Paisley
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- Communal kitchen refits in Paisley
- Ensuite installation in Paisley
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Paisley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Paisley
- Full HMO refurbishment in Paisley
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Paisley
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