In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Cornwall, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR, EX
- Towns on our list
- 6
What HMO rules apply in Cornwall?
- 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 Cornwall
HMO services in Cornwall
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cornwall
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cornwall
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cornwall
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cornwall
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cornwall
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cornwall
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cornwall
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cornwall
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cornwall
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cornwall
- Communal kitchen refits in Cornwall
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cornwall
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cornwall
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cornwall
- Fire doors in Cornwall
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cornwall
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cornwall
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cornwall
- Sound insulation in Cornwall
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cornwall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cornwall
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cornwall
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cornwall
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cornwall
Guide prices in Cornwall
| 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 | £3,650 – £6,750 | 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Cornwall?
Yes. We cover the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro.
Who licenses HMOs in Cornwall?
HMOs in Cornwall 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 Cornwall?
Our guide prices for Cornwall use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.