- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DL14
- Location
- 22 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
Shared houses in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Bishop Auckland. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bishop Auckland
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bishop Auckland
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bishop Auckland
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bishop Auckland
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bishop Auckland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bishop Auckland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bishop Auckland
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bishop Auckland
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bishop Auckland
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bishop Auckland
- Communal kitchen refits in Bishop Auckland
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bishop Auckland
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bishop Auckland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bishop Auckland
- Fire doors in Bishop Auckland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bishop Auckland
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bishop Auckland
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bishop Auckland
- Sound insulation in Bishop Auckland
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bishop Auckland
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bishop Auckland
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bishop Auckland
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bishop Auckland
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bishop Auckland
HMO rules for Bishop Auckland
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bishop Auckland before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Bishop Auckland
| 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Newton Aycliffe (5 mi)
- Durham (9 mi)
- Darlington (10 mi)
- Chester-le-Street (15 mi)
- Stanley (15 mi)
- Consett (15 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Bishop Auckland do you work in?
All of them, including DL14, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Bishop Auckland?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.