In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Dorset, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- DT, BH, SP, BA
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Dorset?
- 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 Dorset
HMO services in Dorset
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dorset
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dorset
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dorset
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dorset
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dorset
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dorset
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dorset
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dorset
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dorset
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dorset
- Communal kitchen refits in Dorset
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dorset
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dorset
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dorset
- Fire doors in Dorset
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dorset
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dorset
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dorset
- Sound insulation in Dorset
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dorset
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dorset
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dorset
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dorset
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dorset
Guide prices in Dorset
| 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 Dorset?
Yes. We cover the whole of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch.
Who licenses HMOs in Dorset?
HMOs in Dorset 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 Dorset?
Our guide prices for Dorset use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.