- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SR7
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
Our Seaham work covers SR7 and the surrounding area, 14 miles south-east 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 Seaham?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Seaham, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Seaham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Seaham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Seaham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Seaham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Seaham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Seaham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Seaham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Seaham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Seaham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Seaham
- Communal kitchen refits in Seaham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Seaham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Seaham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Seaham
- Fire doors in Seaham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Seaham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Seaham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Seaham
- Sound insulation in Seaham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Seaham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Seaham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Seaham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Seaham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Seaham
HMO rules for Seaham
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
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 Seaham before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Seaham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| 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
- Houghton-Le-Spring (5 mi)
- Sunderland (5 mi)
- Peterlee (5 mi)
- Washington (8 mi)
- Chester-le-Street (9 mi)
- Durham (10 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Seaham do you work in?
All of them, including SR7, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Seaham?
Seaham 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 Seaham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.