- Area
- Cumbria
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CA28
- Location
- 35 miles south-west of Carlisle
From Workington (7 miles away) to the centre of Whitehaven, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Whitehaven?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Whitehaven. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Whitehaven
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Whitehaven
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Whitehaven
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Whitehaven
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Whitehaven
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitehaven
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitehaven
- Student HMO refurbishment in Whitehaven
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Whitehaven
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Whitehaven
- Communal kitchen refits in Whitehaven
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitehaven
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitehaven
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Whitehaven
- Fire doors in Whitehaven
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Whitehaven
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitehaven
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Whitehaven
- Sound insulation in Whitehaven
- EPC and energy upgrades in Whitehaven
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitehaven
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Whitehaven
- Extensions for extra rooms in Whitehaven
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Whitehaven
HMO rules for Whitehaven
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
Guide prices in Whitehaven
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Workington (7 mi)
- Barrow in Furness (34 mi)
- Carlisle (35 mi)
- Dumfries (36 mi)
- Kendal (37 mi)
- Morecambe (44 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Whitehaven?
Yes. We work across Whitehaven and the CA28 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cumbria. Nearby places we also cover include Workington, Barrow in Furness, Carlisle.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Whitehaven?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
What HMO services do you offer in Whitehaven?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.