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. For a house in Aldershot we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU10, GU11 and GU12
- Location
- 17 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Aldershot involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Aldershot?
Here is what usually applies to a Aldershot job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Aldershot?
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Prices in Aldershot are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Aldershot, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Aldershot landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aldershot:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Aldershot
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
How far do you travel from Aldershot?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Aldershot the nearest towns on our list are Farnham (3 miles), Farnborough (3 miles), Fleet (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Aldershot 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 Aldershot?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Aldershot
- Farnham · 3 mi
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Fleet · 4 mi
- Camberley · 6 mi
- Sandhurst · 7 mi
- Yateley · 7 mi
- All of Surrey
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