- Area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RG40 and RG41
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Reading
Wokingham is a town of around 40,000 people, 7 miles south-east of Reading. We cover every part of it, from RG40 and RG41 out to Crowthorne, Bracknell.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wokingham?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Wokingham. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wokingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wokingham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wokingham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wokingham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wokingham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wokingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wokingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wokingham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wokingham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wokingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Wokingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wokingham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wokingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wokingham
- Fire doors in Wokingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wokingham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wokingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wokingham
- Sound insulation in Wokingham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wokingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wokingham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wokingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wokingham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wokingham
HMO rules for Wokingham
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
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 Wokingham
| 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 |
| 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
Do you cover all of Wokingham?
Yes. We work across Wokingham and the RG40 and RG41 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Crowthorne, Bracknell, Lower Earley.
Does a shared house in Wokingham 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 Wokingham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.