In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Buckinghamshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- HP, MK, SL, RG
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Buckinghamshire?
- 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 Buckinghamshire
HMO services in Buckinghamshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Buckinghamshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Buckinghamshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Buckinghamshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Buckinghamshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Buckinghamshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Buckinghamshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Buckinghamshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Buckinghamshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Buckinghamshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Buckinghamshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Buckinghamshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Buckinghamshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Buckinghamshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Buckinghamshire
- Fire doors in Buckinghamshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Buckinghamshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Buckinghamshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Buckinghamshire
- Sound insulation in Buckinghamshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Buckinghamshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Buckinghamshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Buckinghamshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Buckinghamshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Buckinghamshire
Guide prices in Buckinghamshire
| 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 Buckinghamshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Bletchley.
Who licenses HMOs in Buckinghamshire?
HMOs in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?
Our guide prices for Buckinghamshire use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.