- Area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BN1, BN2 and BN3
- Location
- 47 miles south of London
- Council
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Brighton work covers BN1, BN2 and BN3 and the surrounding area, 47 miles south of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across East Sussex.
What HMO works do we carry out in Brighton?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Brighton. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Brighton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Brighton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brighton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Brighton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Brighton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brighton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Brighton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Brighton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brighton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Brighton
- Communal kitchen refits in Brighton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brighton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Brighton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brighton
- Fire doors in Brighton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Brighton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brighton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Brighton
- Sound insulation in Brighton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Brighton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brighton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Brighton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Brighton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Brighton
HMO rules for Brighton
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
Brighton & Hove City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide C3-C4 Article 4 Direction confirmed Jan 2020 and in force June 2020 (replaced the 2013 five-ward direction). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Additional licensing across all 23 wards 1 Jul 2024-30 Jun 2029. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queen's Park, Whitehawk & Marina 2 Sep 2024-1 Sep 2029. Central Hove & Regency designation (made 6 Jul 2026, due 20 Oct 2026) is paused pending a legal challenge. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Brighton before you buy or start work. Source: Brighton & Hove City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Brighton
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Brighton?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Brighton the nearest towns on our list are Hove (1 miles), Portslade (3 miles), Rottingdean (4 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Brighton?
Brighton is covered by Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.