- Area
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- EX2 and EX4
- Location
- 36 miles north-east of Plymouth
- Council
- Exeter City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Heavitree (1 miles away) to the centre of Exeter, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Exeter?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Exeter. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Exeter
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Exeter
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Exeter
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Exeter
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Exeter
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Exeter
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Exeter
- Student HMO refurbishment in Exeter
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Exeter
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Exeter
- Communal kitchen refits in Exeter
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Exeter
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Exeter
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Exeter
- Fire doors in Exeter
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Exeter
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Exeter
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Exeter
- Sound insulation in Exeter
- EPC and energy upgrades in Exeter
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Exeter
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Exeter
- Extensions for extra rooms in Exeter
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Exeter
HMO rules for Exeter
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
Exeter City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area New, larger Article 4 Direction (around the city centre and university) confirmed 28 Mar 2024, in effect 23 Dec 2024, replacing the 2010 direction. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Exeter before you buy or start work. Source: Exeter City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Exeter
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Exeter?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Exeter the nearest towns on our list are Heavitree (1 miles), Exmouth (9 miles), Tiverton (12 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Exeter?
Exeter is covered by Exeter 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 Exeter?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.