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 Great Malvern (WR14) 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR14
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Great Malvern?
Student HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern 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:
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Great Malvern?
| 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 Great Malvern 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?
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 Great Malvern landlords need it?
Landlords in Great Malvern most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern
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 Great Malvern?
We cover the whole of Worcestershire and work UK-wide. For Great Malvern the nearest towns on our list are Worcester (7 miles), Tewkesbury (11 miles), Droitwich (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern?
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 Great Malvern
- Worcester · 7 mi
- Tewkesbury · 11 mi
- Droitwich · 13 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 16 mi
- Evesham · 16 mi
- Hereford · 17 mi
- All of Worcestershire
Other HMO services in Great Malvern
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Great Malvern
- Communal kitchen refits in Great Malvern
- Ensuite installation in Great Malvern
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Great Malvern
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Great Malvern
- Full HMO refurbishment in Great Malvern
- House to HMO conversion in Great Malvern
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Great Malvern