- Area
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4
- Council
- Plymouth City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Plymouth work covers PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4 and the surrounding area, in Devon, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Devon.
What HMO works do we carry out in Plymouth?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Plymouth and PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Plymouth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Plymouth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Plymouth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Plymouth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Plymouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Plymouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Plymouth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Plymouth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Plymouth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Plymouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Plymouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Plymouth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Plymouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Plymouth
- Fire doors in Plymouth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Plymouth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Plymouth
- Sound insulation in Plymouth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Plymouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymouth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Plymouth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Plymouth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Plymouth
HMO rules for Plymouth
- 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.
- 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.
Plymouth City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering 11 neighbourhoods (incl. Mutley & Greenbank, City Centre, Stoke & Stonehouse, Lipson & Laira, Peverell) in force 14 Sep 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Plymouth before you buy or start work. Source: Plymouth City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Plymouth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Plymouth do you work in?
All of them, including PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4, and the surrounding parts of Devon.
Which council covers HMOs in Plymouth?
Plymouth is covered by Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.