In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Cumbria, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North West
- Postcode areas
- CA, LA
- Towns on our list
- 5
What HMO rules apply in Cumbria?
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Cumbria
HMO services in Cumbria
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cumbria
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cumbria
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cumbria
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cumbria
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cumbria
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cumbria
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cumbria
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cumbria
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cumbria
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cumbria
- Communal kitchen refits in Cumbria
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cumbria
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cumbria
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cumbria
- Fire doors in Cumbria
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cumbria
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cumbria
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cumbria
- Sound insulation in Cumbria
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cumbria
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cumbria
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cumbria
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cumbria
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cumbria
Guide prices in Cumbria
| 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 | £3,350 – £6,250 | 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 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Cumbria?
Yes. We cover the whole of Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven.
Who licenses HMOs in Cumbria?
HMOs in Cumbria are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Cumbria?
Our guide prices for Cumbria use the North West adjustment of -4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.