In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Devon, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- EX, TQ, PL, DT
- Towns on our list
- 11
What HMO rules apply in Devon?
- 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 Devon
HMO services in Devon
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Devon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Devon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Devon
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Devon
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Devon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Devon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Devon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Devon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Devon
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Devon
- Communal kitchen refits in Devon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Devon
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Devon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Devon
- Fire doors in Devon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Devon
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Devon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Devon
- Sound insulation in Devon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Devon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Devon
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Devon
- Extensions for extra rooms in Devon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Devon
Guide prices in Devon
| 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 | £3,650 – £6,750 | 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Devon?
Yes. We cover the whole of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay.
Who licenses HMOs in Devon?
HMOs in Devon 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 Devon?
Our guide prices for Devon use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.