- Area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- TR10 and TR11
- Location
- 44 miles west of Plymouth
From Truro (8 miles away) to the centre of Falmouth, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Falmouth?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Falmouth. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Falmouth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Falmouth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Falmouth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Falmouth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Falmouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Falmouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Falmouth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Falmouth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Falmouth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Falmouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Falmouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Falmouth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Falmouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Falmouth
- Fire doors in Falmouth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Falmouth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Falmouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Falmouth
- Sound insulation in Falmouth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Falmouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Falmouth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Falmouth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Falmouth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Falmouth
HMO rules for Falmouth
- 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).
- 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.
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 Falmouth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Falmouth?
We cover the whole of Cornwall and work UK-wide. For Falmouth the nearest towns on our list are Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles), Camborne (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Falmouth 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 Falmouth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.