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. Broxburn is 11 miles west of Edinburgh. We price student HMO refurbishment there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH52
- Location
- 11 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does student HMO refurbishment in Broxburn involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Broxburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Broxburn job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Broxburn?
| 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 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Broxburn are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below 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 Broxburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Broxburn 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 Broxburn
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 Broxburn?
We cover the whole of West Lothian and work UK-wide. For Broxburn the nearest towns on our list are Livingston (3 miles), Linlithgow (6 miles), Bathgate (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Broxburn need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Broxburn?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Broxburn
- Livingston · 3 mi
- Linlithgow · 6 mi
- Bathgate · 7 mi
- Rosyth · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Dunfermline · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
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