- Area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RG18 and RG19
- Location
- 13 miles west of Reading
Our Thatcham work covers RG18 and RG19 and the surrounding area, 13 miles west of Reading, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Berkshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Thatcham?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Thatcham. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Thatcham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Thatcham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Thatcham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Thatcham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Thatcham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Thatcham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Thatcham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Thatcham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Thatcham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Thatcham
- Communal kitchen refits in Thatcham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Thatcham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Thatcham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Thatcham
- Fire doors in Thatcham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Thatcham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Thatcham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Thatcham
- Sound insulation in Thatcham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Thatcham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Thatcham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Thatcham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Thatcham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Thatcham
HMO rules for Thatcham
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 Thatcham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Thatcham?
We cover the whole of Berkshire and work UK-wide. For Thatcham the nearest towns on our list are Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles), Reading (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Thatcham need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Thatcham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.