- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DH1
- Location
- 14 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Durham work covers DH1 and the surrounding area, 14 miles south 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 Durham?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Durham and DH1.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Durham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Durham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Durham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Durham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Durham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Durham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Durham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Durham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Durham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Durham
- Communal kitchen refits in Durham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Durham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Durham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Durham
- Fire doors in Durham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Durham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Durham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Durham
- Sound insulation in Durham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Durham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Durham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Durham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Durham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Durham
HMO rules for Durham
- 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.
- 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 Durham before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Durham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Chester-le-Street (6 mi)
- Houghton-Le-Spring (6 mi)
- Stanley (8 mi)
- Washington (9 mi)
- Bishop Auckland (9 mi)
- Peterlee (10 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Durham?
Yes. We work across Durham and the DH1 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Chester-le-Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, Stanley.
Which council covers HMOs in Durham?
Durham 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 Durham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.