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 Rugeley, a town of about 26,000 people in Staffordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS15
- Location
- 19 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Rugeley involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Rugeley?
Here is what usually applies to a Rugeley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Rugeley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Rugeley 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 Rugeley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rugeley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Rugeley
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 Rugeley?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Rugeley the nearest towns on our list are Burntwood (5 miles), Cannock (6 miles), Lichfield (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rugeley?
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 Rugeley?
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 Rugeley
- Burntwood · 5 mi
- Cannock · 6 mi
- Lichfield · 7 mi
- Stafford · 8 mi
- Bloxwich · 10 mi
- Aldridge · 11 mi
- All of Staffordshire
Other HMO services in Rugeley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rugeley
- Communal kitchen refits in Rugeley
- Ensuite installation in Rugeley
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rugeley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rugeley
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rugeley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Rugeley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rugeley