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. In Larkhall, a town of about 15,000 people in South Lanarkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML9
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Larkhall involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Larkhall?
Here is what usually applies to a Larkhall job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Larkhall?
| 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 Larkhall 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 Larkhall, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Larkhall landlords need it?
Landlords in Larkhall most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Larkhall
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.
Do you cover all of Larkhall?
Yes. We work across Larkhall and the ML9 postcode areas, plus the rest of South Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Dalserf, Meikle Earnock, Wishaw.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Larkhall?
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 Larkhall?
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 Larkhall
- Dalserf · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Motherwell · 4 mi
- Carluke · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire