In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Derbyshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DE, S, SK, NG
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Derbyshire?
- 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 Derbyshire
- Derby
- Chesterfield
- High Peak
- Long Eaton
- Ilkeston
- Swadlincote
- Staveley
- Belper
- Heanor
- Alfreton
- Dronfield
- Ripley
- Buxton
HMO services in Derbyshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Derbyshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Derbyshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Derbyshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Derbyshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derbyshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derbyshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Derbyshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Derbyshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Derbyshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Derbyshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Derbyshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derbyshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Derbyshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derbyshire
- Fire doors in Derbyshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Derbyshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derbyshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Derbyshire
- Sound insulation in Derbyshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Derbyshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derbyshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Derbyshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Derbyshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Derbyshire
Guide prices in Derbyshire
| 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 | £3,400 – £6,300 | 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 | £3,900 – £8,750 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | 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 Derbyshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, High Peak, Long Eaton.
Who licenses HMOs in Derbyshire?
HMOs in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?
Our guide prices for Derbyshire use the East Midlands adjustment of -3% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.