- Area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RG14 and RG20
- Location
- 16 miles west of Reading
Shared houses in Newbury range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Newbury?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Newbury and RG14 and RG20.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newbury
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newbury
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newbury
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Newbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newbury
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newbury
- Fire doors in Newbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newbury
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newbury
- Sound insulation in Newbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newbury
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newbury
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newbury
HMO rules for Newbury
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Newbury
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Newbury do you work in?
All of them, including RG14 and RG20, and the surrounding parts of Berkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newbury?
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 Newbury?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.