- Area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- TR1
- Location
- 41 miles west of Plymouth
Shared houses in Truro 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 Truro?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Truro, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Truro
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Truro
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Truro
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Truro
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Truro
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Truro
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Truro
- Student HMO refurbishment in Truro
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Truro
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Truro
- Communal kitchen refits in Truro
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Truro
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Truro
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Truro
- Fire doors in Truro
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Truro
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Truro
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Truro
- Sound insulation in Truro
- EPC and energy upgrades in Truro
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Truro
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Truro
- Extensions for extra rooms in Truro
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Truro
HMO rules for Truro
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Truro
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| 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 |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Truro do you work in?
All of them, including TR1, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Truro?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Truro?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.