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 Blantyre 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G71 and G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Blantyre involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Blantyre?
Student HMO refurbishment in Blantyre 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.
- 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 Blantyre?
| 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 Blantyre 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 Blantyre, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blantyre landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Blantyre:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Blantyre
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 Blantyre?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Blantyre the nearest towns on our list are High Blantyre (1 miles), Viewpark (3 miles), Cambuslang (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Blantyre 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 Blantyre?
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 Blantyre
- High Blantyre · 1 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Bellshill · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Blantyre
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blantyre
- Communal kitchen refits in Blantyre
- Ensuite installation in Blantyre
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blantyre
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blantyre
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blantyre
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blantyre
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blantyre