- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DH8
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
Our Consett work covers DH8 and the surrounding area, 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across County Durham.
What HMO works do we carry out in Consett?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Consett, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Consett
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Consett
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Consett
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Consett
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Consett
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Consett
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Consett
- Student HMO refurbishment in Consett
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Consett
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Consett
- Communal kitchen refits in Consett
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Consett
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Consett
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Consett
- Fire doors in Consett
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Consett
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Consett
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Consett
- Sound insulation in Consett
- EPC and energy upgrades in Consett
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Consett
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Consett
- Extensions for extra rooms in Consett
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Consett
HMO rules for Consett
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Consett before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Consett
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Stanley (5 mi)
- Newburn (10 mi)
- Chester-le-Street (10 mi)
- Durham (11 mi)
- Gateshead (12 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (12 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Consett do you work in?
All of them, including DH8, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Consett?
Consett 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 Consett?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.