- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DE55
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Nottingham
Shared houses in Alfreton range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Alfreton?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Alfreton. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Alfreton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Alfreton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Alfreton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Alfreton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Alfreton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Alfreton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Alfreton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Alfreton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Alfreton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Alfreton
- Communal kitchen refits in Alfreton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Alfreton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Alfreton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Alfreton
- Fire doors in Alfreton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Alfreton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Alfreton
- Sound insulation in Alfreton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Alfreton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Alfreton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Alfreton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Alfreton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Alfreton
HMO rules for Alfreton
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Alfreton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Ripley (5 mi)
- Sutton in Ashfield (5 mi)
- Kirkby in Ashfield (6 mi)
- Heanor (6 mi)
- Belper (7 mi)
- Mansfield (8 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Alfreton?
Yes. We work across Alfreton and the DE55 postcode areas, plus the rest of Derbyshire. Nearby places we also cover include Ripley, Sutton in Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield.
Does a shared house in Alfreton need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Alfreton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.