- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LU6
- Location
- 31 miles north-west of London
Our Dunstable work covers LU6 and the surrounding area, 31 miles north-west of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Bedfordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dunstable?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Dunstable, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dunstable
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dunstable
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dunstable
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dunstable
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dunstable
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dunstable
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dunstable
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dunstable
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dunstable
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dunstable
- Communal kitchen refits in Dunstable
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunstable
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dunstable
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dunstable
- Fire doors in Dunstable
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dunstable
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dunstable
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dunstable
- Sound insulation in Dunstable
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dunstable
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dunstable
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dunstable
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dunstable
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dunstable
HMO rules for Dunstable
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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.
Guide prices in Dunstable
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,700 – £6,900 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
- Luton (5 mi)
- Leighton Buzzard (6 mi)
- Harpenden (9 mi)
- Berkhamsted (9 mi)
- Hemel Hempstead (10 mi)
- Ampthill (10 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Dunstable do you work in?
All of them, including LU6, and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dunstable?
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.
What HMO services do you offer in Dunstable?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.