- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DE7 and NG16
- Location
- 7 miles west of Nottingham
Shared houses in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Ilkeston. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Ilkeston
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ilkeston
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ilkeston
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ilkeston
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ilkeston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ilkeston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ilkeston
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ilkeston
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ilkeston
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Ilkeston
- Communal kitchen refits in Ilkeston
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ilkeston
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ilkeston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ilkeston
- Fire doors in Ilkeston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ilkeston
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ilkeston
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ilkeston
- Sound insulation in Ilkeston
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ilkeston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ilkeston
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ilkeston
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ilkeston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Ilkeston
HMO rules for Ilkeston
- 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.
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 Ilkeston
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Ilkeston?
Yes. We work across Ilkeston and the DE7 and NG16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Derbyshire. Nearby places we also cover include Heanor, Long Eaton, Ripley.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ilkeston?
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 Ilkeston?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.