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 Stourport-on-Severn (DY13) 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
- DY13
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does student HMO refurbishment in Stourport-on-Severn involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Stourport-on-Severn?
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 Stourport-on-Severn 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.
- 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.
- 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stourport-on-Severn can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Stourport-on-Severn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stourport-on-Severn:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Stourport-on-Severn
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
Which postcodes in Stourport-on-Severn do you work in?
All of them, including DY13, and the surrounding parts of Worcestershire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stourport-on-Severn?
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 Stourport-on-Severn?
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 Stourport-on-Severn
- Kidderminster · 4 mi
- Droitwich · 7 mi
- Bromsgrove · 9 mi
- Stourbridge · 10 mi
- Worcester · 11 mi
- Kingswinford · 12 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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