In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Cambridgeshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- CB, PE, SG
- Towns on our list
- 7
What HMO rules apply in Cambridgeshire?
- 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 Cambridgeshire
HMO services in Cambridgeshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cambridgeshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cambridgeshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cambridgeshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cambridgeshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cambridgeshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cambridgeshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cambridgeshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cambridgeshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cambridgeshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cambridgeshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Cambridgeshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cambridgeshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cambridgeshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cambridgeshire
- Fire doors in Cambridgeshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cambridgeshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cambridgeshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cambridgeshire
- Sound insulation in Cambridgeshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cambridgeshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cambridgeshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cambridgeshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cambridgeshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cambridgeshire
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech, Saint Neots.
Who licenses HMOs in Cambridgeshire?
HMOs in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?
Our guide prices for Cambridgeshire use the East of England adjustment of +6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.