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 Kidderminster 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- DY10 and DY11
- Location
- 16 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Kidderminster involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
Which rules apply in Kidderminster?
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 Kidderminster before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Kidderminster?
| 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 Kidderminster 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Kidderminster, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kidderminster landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Kidderminster
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 Kidderminster?
We cover the whole of Worcestershire and work UK-wide. For Kidderminster the nearest towns on our list are Stourport-on-Severn (4 miles), Stourbridge (7 miles), Kingswinford (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster?
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 Kidderminster
- Stourport-on-Severn · 4 mi
- Stourbridge · 7 mi
- Kingswinford · 8 mi
- Brierley Hill · 8 mi
- Bromsgrove · 9 mi
- Droitwich · 9 mi
- All of Worcestershire
Other HMO services in Kidderminster
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kidderminster
- Communal kitchen refits in Kidderminster
- Ensuite installation in Kidderminster
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kidderminster
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kidderminster
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kidderminster
- Sound insulation in Kidderminster
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kidderminster