- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DH2 and DH3
- Location
- 8 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
From Washington (4 miles away) to the centre of Chester-le-Street, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Chester-le-Street?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Chester-le-Street. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Chester-le-Street
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chester-le-Street
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Chester-le-Street
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Chester-le-Street
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chester-le-Street
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chester-le-Street
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chester-le-Street
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chester-le-Street
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Chester-le-Street
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Chester-le-Street
- Communal kitchen refits in Chester-le-Street
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chester-le-Street
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chester-le-Street
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chester-le-Street
- Fire doors in Chester-le-Street
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chester-le-Street
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chester-le-Street
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chester-le-Street
- Sound insulation in Chester-le-Street
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chester-le-Street
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chester-le-Street
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chester-le-Street
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chester-le-Street
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chester-le-Street
HMO rules for Chester-le-Street
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
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 Chester-le-Street before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Chester-le-Street
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Chester-le-Street do you work in?
All of them, including DH2 and DH3, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.