In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across East Sussex, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Towns on our list
- 10
What HMO rules apply in East Sussex?
- 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 East Sussex
HMO services in East Sussex
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in East Sussex
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in East Sussex
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Sussex
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Sussex
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in East Sussex
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Sussex
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Sussex
- Student HMO refurbishment in East Sussex
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Sussex
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in East Sussex
- Communal kitchen refits in East Sussex
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Sussex
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Sussex
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Sussex
- Fire doors in East Sussex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Sussex
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Sussex
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Sussex
- Sound insulation in East Sussex
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Sussex
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Sussex
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in East Sussex
- Extensions for extra rooms in East Sussex
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Sussex
Guide prices in East Sussex
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in East Sussex?
Yes. We cover the whole of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove.
Who licenses HMOs in East Sussex?
HMOs in East Sussex 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 East Sussex?
Our guide prices for East Sussex use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.