- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- TS19, TS20 and TS23
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
Shared houses in Billingham 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 Billingham?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Billingham, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Billingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Billingham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Billingham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Billingham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Billingham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Billingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Billingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Billingham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Billingham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Billingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Billingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Billingham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Billingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Billingham
- Fire doors in Billingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Billingham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Billingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Billingham
- Sound insulation in Billingham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Billingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Billingham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Billingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Billingham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Billingham
HMO rules for Billingham
- 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 Billingham
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Stockton-on-Tees (2 mi)
- Middlesbrough (2 mi)
- Thornaby-on-Tees (4 mi)
- Hartlepool (7 mi)
- Redcar (9 mi)
- Darlington (11 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Billingham?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Billingham the nearest towns on our list are Stockton-on-Tees (2 miles), Middlesbrough (2 miles), Thornaby-on-Tees (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Billingham 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 Billingham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.