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. Telford is 25 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent. We price student HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Postcodes
- TF3
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Telford involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Telford?
Here is what usually applies to a Telford 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Telford?
| 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Prices in Telford are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Telford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Telford:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Telford
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
Do you cover all of Telford?
Yes. We work across Telford and the TF3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Shropshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellington, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Telford?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Telford?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Telford
- Wellington · 3 mi
- Shrewsbury · 13 mi
- Wolverhampton · 15 mi
- Wednesfield · 16 mi
- Stafford · 17 mi
- Kingswinford · 17 mi
- All of Shropshire
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- Ensuite installation in Telford
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Telford
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Telford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Telford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Telford