In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across County Durham, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North East
- Postcode areas
- DL, DH, TS, SR
- Towns on our list
- 12
What HMO rules apply in County Durham?
- 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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
HMO services in County Durham
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in County Durham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Durham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Durham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Durham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Durham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Durham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Durham
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Durham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Durham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in County Durham
- Communal kitchen refits in County Durham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Durham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Durham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Durham
- Fire doors in County Durham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Durham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Durham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Durham
- Sound insulation in County Durham
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Durham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Durham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Durham
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Durham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Durham
Guide prices in County Durham
| 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 | £3,200 – £6,000 | 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in County Durham?
Yes. We cover the whole of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham.
Who licenses HMOs in County Durham?
HMOs in County Durham 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 County Durham?
Our guide prices for County Durham use the North East adjustment of -8% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.