- Area
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- EX2 and EX4
- Location
- 1 miles east of Exeter
Heavitree is a town of about 22,000 people, 1 miles east of Exeter. We cover every part of it, from EX2 and EX4 out to Exeter, Exmouth.
What HMO works do we carry out in Heavitree?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Heavitree. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Heavitree
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Heavitree
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Heavitree
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Heavitree
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Heavitree
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Heavitree
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Heavitree
- Student HMO refurbishment in Heavitree
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Heavitree
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Heavitree
- Communal kitchen refits in Heavitree
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Heavitree
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Heavitree
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Heavitree
- Fire doors in Heavitree
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Heavitree
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Heavitree
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Heavitree
- Sound insulation in Heavitree
- EPC and energy upgrades in Heavitree
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Heavitree
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Heavitree
- Extensions for extra rooms in Heavitree
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Heavitree
HMO rules for Heavitree
- 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 Heavitree
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Heavitree do you work in?
All of them, including EX2 and EX4, and the surrounding parts of Devon.
Does a shared house in Heavitree 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 Heavitree?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.