- Area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Southampton
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Bournemouth is a place of roughly 160,000 people, 24 miles south-west of Southampton. We cover every part of it, from BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 out to Christchurch, Poole.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bournemouth?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bournemouth and BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bournemouth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bournemouth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bournemouth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bournemouth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bournemouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bournemouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bournemouth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bournemouth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bournemouth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bournemouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Bournemouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bournemouth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bournemouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bournemouth
- Fire doors in Bournemouth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bournemouth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bournemouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bournemouth
- Sound insulation in Bournemouth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bournemouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bournemouth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bournemouth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bournemouth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bournemouth
HMO rules for Bournemouth
- 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.
- 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.
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 Bournemouth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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
Do you cover all of Bournemouth?
Yes. We work across Bournemouth and the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Dorset. Nearby places we also cover include Christchurch, Poole, New Milton.
Does a shared house in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.