- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PE1 and PE2
- Location
- 37 miles east of Leicester
- Council
- Peterborough City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Peterborough work covers PE1 and PE2 and the surrounding area, 37 miles east of Leicester, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Cambridgeshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Peterborough?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Peterborough. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Peterborough
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Peterborough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Peterborough
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Peterborough
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peterborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peterborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peterborough
- Student HMO refurbishment in Peterborough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Peterborough
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Peterborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterborough
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Peterborough
- Fire doors in Peterborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Peterborough
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterborough
- Sound insulation in Peterborough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Peterborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterborough
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Peterborough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Peterborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterborough
HMO rules for Peterborough
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
Peterborough City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (3-4 person HMOs) in force 26 Jan 2026, licences expire 25 Jan 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 11 wards (incl. Central, East, North, Park, Bretton) 11 Mar 2024-10 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterborough before you buy or start work. Source: Peterborough City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Peterborough
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Peterborough?
Yes. We work across Peterborough and the PE1 and PE2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cambridgeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Stamford, March, Spalding.
Which council covers HMOs in Peterborough?
Peterborough is covered by Peterborough City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Peterborough?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.