In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Berkshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- RG, SL, OX, GU
- Towns on our list
- 11
What HMO rules apply in Berkshire?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Berkshire
HMO services in Berkshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Berkshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Berkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Berkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Berkshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Berkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Berkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Berkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Berkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Berkshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Berkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Berkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Berkshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Berkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Berkshire
- Fire doors in Berkshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Berkshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Berkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Berkshire
- Sound insulation in Berkshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Berkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Berkshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Berkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Berkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Berkshire
Guide prices in Berkshire
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Berkshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead.
Who licenses HMOs in Berkshire?
HMOs in Berkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Berkshire?
Our guide prices for Berkshire use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.