- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
Shared houses in March 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 March?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in March. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in March
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in March
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in March
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in March
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in March
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in March
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in March
- Student HMO refurbishment in March
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in March
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in March
- Communal kitchen refits in March
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in March
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in March
- Fire alarm and detection systems in March
- Fire doors in March
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in March
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in March
- Rewires and EICR remedials in March
- Sound insulation in March
- EPC and energy upgrades in March
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in March
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in March
- Extensions for extra rooms in March
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in March
HMO rules for March
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 March
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| 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 rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from March?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For March the nearest towns on our list are Wisbech (8 miles), Ely (13 miles), Peterborough (14 miles).
Does a shared house in March 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 March?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.