- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DE11
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Leicester
Shared houses in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Swadlincote. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Swadlincote
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swadlincote
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Swadlincote
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Swadlincote
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swadlincote
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swadlincote
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swadlincote
- Student HMO refurbishment in Swadlincote
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Swadlincote
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Swadlincote
- Communal kitchen refits in Swadlincote
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swadlincote
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swadlincote
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swadlincote
- Fire doors in Swadlincote
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swadlincote
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swadlincote
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swadlincote
- Sound insulation in Swadlincote
- EPC and energy upgrades in Swadlincote
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swadlincote
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Swadlincote
- Extensions for extra rooms in Swadlincote
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Swadlincote
HMO rules for Swadlincote
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Swadlincote
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| 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
- Burton upon Trent (4 mi)
- Coalville (9 mi)
- Derby (11 mi)
- Tamworth (11 mi)
- Lichfield (13 mi)
- Long Eaton (15 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Swadlincote do you work in?
All of them, including DE11, and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire.
Does a shared house in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.