Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) present one of the most intensive surface repair environments in the residential sector. Higher occupancy, shared facilities and more frequent room turnover create a continuous demand for professional repair.
The HMO Surface Repair Challenge
An HMO with 5 rooms, each with a 6-month tenancy cycle, generates 10 room turnovers per year — each requiring inspection and potential repair across kitchen, bathroom and bedroom surfaces. Multiply this across a portfolio of HMOs and the cumulative repair demand is significant.
The economics strongly favour a repair-first approach. A bath chip repair at £150 vs bath replacement at £800 saves £650 per instance — and in an HMO with continuous occupancy, bath damage is a common occurrence.
Common HMO Repairs
Shared bathroom repairs are the most frequent — bath and shower tray chips, tile damage, basin chips. Shared kitchen worktop chips and burns are also common. Individual room floor scratches and door damage occur regularly.
Our Approach to HMOs
We work with HMO landlords and managing agents to develop efficient repair programmes. For landlords managing multiple HMOs, we offer volume pricing and priority scheduling.
Documentation
Full before-and-after documentation on every repair — essential for the end-of-tenancy deposit process in an HMO setting.
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