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. Mendip is 15 miles south of Bristol. 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA5
- Location
- 15 miles south of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What does student HMO refurbishment in Mendip involve?
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Mendip?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Mendip before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Mendip?
| 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Mendip follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Mendip, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Mendip landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Mendip
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
How far do you travel from Mendip?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Mendip the nearest towns on our list are Frome (13 miles), Nailsea (15 miles), Bath (15 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Mendip?
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 Mendip?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Mendip
- Frome · 13 mi
- Nailsea · 15 mi
- Bath · 15 mi
- Bristol · 15 mi
- Kingswood · 16 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 16 mi
- All of Somerset