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 Felling, a town of about 34,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE10 and NE82
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Felling involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Photo handover before move-in
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Felling?
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 Felling before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Felling?
| 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Felling can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Felling landlords need it?
Landlords in Felling most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Felling
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 Felling?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Felling the nearest towns on our list are Gateshead (1 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles), Hebburn (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Felling 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 Felling?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Felling
- Gateshead · 1 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Hebburn · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Gosforth · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Felling
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Felling
- Communal kitchen refits in Felling
- Ensuite installation in Felling
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Felling
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Felling
- Full HMO refurbishment in Felling
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Felling
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Felling