- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SR8 and TS27
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
Peterlee is a town of about 20,000 people, 18 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We cover every part of it, from SR8 and TS27 out to Seaham, Hartlepool.
What HMO works do we carry out in Peterlee?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Peterlee and SR8 and TS27.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Peterlee
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Peterlee
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Peterlee
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Peterlee
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peterlee
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peterlee
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peterlee
- Student HMO refurbishment in Peterlee
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Peterlee
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Peterlee
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterlee
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterlee
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterlee
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Peterlee
- Fire doors in Peterlee
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Peterlee
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterlee
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterlee
- Sound insulation in Peterlee
- EPC and energy upgrades in Peterlee
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterlee
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Peterlee
- Extensions for extra rooms in Peterlee
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterlee
HMO rules for Peterlee
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Peterlee before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Peterlee
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Seaham (5 mi)
- Hartlepool (7 mi)
- Houghton-Le-Spring (8 mi)
- Durham (10 mi)
- Sunderland (10 mi)
- Chester-le-Street (12 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Peterlee do you work in?
All of them, including SR8 and TS27, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Peterlee?
Peterlee 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 Peterlee?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.