- Area
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- TQ3
- Location
- 20 miles south of Exeter
Paignton is a town of around 70,000 people, 20 miles south of Exeter. We cover every part of it, from TQ3 out to Torquay, Newton Abbot.
What HMO works do we carry out in Paignton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Paignton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Paignton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Paignton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Paignton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Paignton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Paignton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Paignton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Paignton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Paignton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Paignton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Paignton
- Communal kitchen refits in Paignton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Paignton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Paignton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Paignton
- Fire doors in Paignton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Paignton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Paignton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Paignton
- Sound insulation in Paignton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Paignton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Paignton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Paignton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Paignton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Paignton
HMO rules for Paignton
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Paignton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Paignton?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Paignton the nearest towns on our list are Torquay (3 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles), Exmouth (14 miles).
Does a shared house in Paignton 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 Paignton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.