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 Tamworth (B77 and B79) 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
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- B77 and B79
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Tamworth involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Photo handover before move-in
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Tamworth?
Here is what usually applies to a Tamworth 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.
- 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 Tamworth?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Tamworth 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 Tamworth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Tamworth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tamworth:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Tamworth
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
Do you cover all of Tamworth?
Yes. We work across Tamworth and the B77 and B79 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge.
Does a shared house in Tamworth need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Tamworth?
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 Tamworth
- Lichfield · 6 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 7 mi
- Aldridge · 9 mi
- Burntwood · 10 mi
- Washwood Heath · 11 mi
- Swadlincote · 11 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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