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 Cambuslang (G72) 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G72
- Location
- 5 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Cambuslang involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Cambuslang?
Here is what usually applies to a Cambuslang 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 Cambuslang?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Cambuslang follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Cambuslang landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cambuslang:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Cambuslang
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Cambuslang?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Cambuslang the nearest towns on our list are Rutherglen (2 miles), Blantyre (3 miles), High Blantyre (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cambuslang?
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 Cambuslang?
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 Cambuslang
- Rutherglen · 2 mi
- Blantyre · 3 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- Giffnock · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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