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 Warwick, a town of about 37,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV32, CV34 and CV35
- Location
- 9 miles south of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Warwick involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Warwick?
Student HMO refurbishment in Warwick must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Warwick?
| 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 |
Prices in Warwick are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Warwick landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Warwick
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
How far do you travel from Warwick?
We cover the whole of Warwickshire and work UK-wide. For Warwick the nearest towns on our list are Royal Leamington Spa (3 miles), Kenilworth (5 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (8 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Warwick?
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 Warwick?
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 Warwick
- Royal Leamington Spa · 3 mi
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 8 mi
- Coventry · 9 mi
- Solihull · 12 mi
- Shirley · 13 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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