- Area
- Buckinghamshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- HP11, HP12 and HP13
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Reading
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in High Wycombe, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in High Wycombe
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in High Wycombe
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in High Wycombe
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in High Wycombe
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in High Wycombe
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in High Wycombe
- Student HMO refurbishment in High Wycombe
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in High Wycombe
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in High Wycombe
- Communal kitchen refits in High Wycombe
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in High Wycombe
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in High Wycombe
- Fire alarm and detection systems in High Wycombe
- Fire doors in High Wycombe
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in High Wycombe
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in High Wycombe
- Rewires and EICR remedials in High Wycombe
- Sound insulation in High Wycombe
- EPC and energy upgrades in High Wycombe
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in High Wycombe
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in High Wycombe
- Extensions for extra rooms in High Wycombe
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in High Wycombe
HMO rules for High Wycombe
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 High Wycombe
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Amersham (6 mi)
- Maidenhead (7 mi)
- Chesham (8 mi)
- Chalfont Saint Peter (8 mi)
- Gerrards Cross (9 mi)
- Slough (11 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in High Wycombe do you work in?
All of them, including HP11, HP12 and HP13, and the surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire.
Does a shared house in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.