- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DE1, DE21, DE22 and DE23
- Location
- 14 miles west of Nottingham
- Council
- Derby City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Belper (7 miles away) to the centre of Derby, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Derby?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Derby, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Derby
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Derby
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Derby
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Derby
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derby
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derby
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Derby
- Student HMO refurbishment in Derby
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Derby
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Derby
- Communal kitchen refits in Derby
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derby
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Derby
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derby
- Fire doors in Derby
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Derby
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derby
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Derby
- Sound insulation in Derby
- EPC and energy upgrades in Derby
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derby
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Derby
- Extensions for extra rooms in Derby
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Derby
HMO rules for Derby
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Derby City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for all of Arboretum ward plus parts of Abbey, Alvaston North, Darley, Mackworth, New Zealand, Normanton, Sinfin & Osmaston within the ring road; in force 3 May 2025. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Derby before you buy or start work. Source: Derby City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Derby
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Derby?
Yes. We work across Derby and the DE1, DE21, DE22 and DE23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Derbyshire. Nearby places we also cover include Belper, Ilkeston, Heanor.
Which council covers HMOs in Derby?
Derby is covered by Derby City 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 Derby?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.