- Area
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DH9
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
Our Stanley work covers DH9 and the surrounding area, 8 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 Stanley?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Stanley. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stanley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stanley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stanley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stanley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stanley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stanley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stanley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stanley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stanley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stanley
- Communal kitchen refits in Stanley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stanley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stanley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stanley
- Fire doors in Stanley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stanley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stanley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stanley
- Sound insulation in Stanley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stanley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stanley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stanley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stanley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stanley
HMO rules for Stanley
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Stanley before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Stanley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| 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
Do you cover all of Stanley?
Yes. We work across Stanley and the DH9 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Chester-le-Street, Consett, Gateshead.
Which council covers HMOs in Stanley?
Stanley 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 Stanley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.