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 Felixstowe (IP10 and IP11) 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
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- IP10 and IP11
- Location
- 46 miles south of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does student HMO refurbishment in Felixstowe involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Felixstowe?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Felixstowe before we price.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Felixstowe?
| 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Felixstowe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–8 weeks over summer on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Felixstowe landlords need it?
Landlords in Felixstowe most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Felixstowe
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.
How far do you travel from Felixstowe?
We cover the whole of Suffolk and work UK-wide. For Felixstowe the nearest towns on our list are Harwich (3 miles), Ipswich (11 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles).
Does a shared house in Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Felixstowe
- Harwich · 3 mi
- Ipswich · 11 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea · 15 mi
- Colchester · 20 mi
- Stowmarket · 22 mi
- Sudbury · 27 mi
- All of Suffolk
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