- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LU1
- Location
- 29 miles north-west of London
- Council
- Luton Borough Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Dunstable (5 miles away) to the centre of Luton, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Luton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Luton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Luton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Luton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Luton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Luton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Luton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Luton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Luton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Luton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Luton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Luton
- Communal kitchen refits in Luton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Luton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Luton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Luton
- Fire doors in Luton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Luton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Luton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Luton
- Sound insulation in Luton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Luton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Luton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Luton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Luton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Luton
HMO rules for Luton
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
Luton Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional HMO licensing launched 1 Jun 2026. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in the Town Centre and Park Town areas from 1 Jun 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Luton before you buy or start work. Source: Luton Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Luton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
- Dunstable (5 mi)
- Harpenden (5 mi)
- Hitchin (7 mi)
- Hemel Hempstead (9 mi)
- Stevenage (9 mi)
- St Albans (10 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Luton do you work in?
All of them, including LU1, and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Luton?
Luton is covered by Luton Borough Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Luton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.