- Area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BN20, BN21 and BN22
- Location
- 19 miles east of Brighton
Eastbourne is a place of roughly 100,000 people, 19 miles east of Brighton. We cover every part of it, from BN20, BN21 and BN22 out to Hailsham, Seaford.
What HMO works do we carry out in Eastbourne?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Eastbourne, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Eastbourne
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Eastbourne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Eastbourne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Eastbourne
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Eastbourne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Eastbourne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eastbourne
- Student HMO refurbishment in Eastbourne
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Eastbourne
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Eastbourne
- Communal kitchen refits in Eastbourne
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Eastbourne
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Eastbourne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Eastbourne
- Fire doors in Eastbourne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Eastbourne
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Eastbourne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Eastbourne
- Sound insulation in Eastbourne
- EPC and energy upgrades in Eastbourne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Eastbourne
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Eastbourne
- Extensions for extra rooms in Eastbourne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Eastbourne
HMO rules for Eastbourne
- 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.
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 Eastbourne
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Hailsham (7 mi)
- Seaford (8 mi)
- Bexhill-on-Sea (10 mi)
- Hastings (14 mi)
- Rottingdean (15 mi)
- Brighton (19 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Eastbourne?
Yes. We work across Eastbourne and the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Eastbourne?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Eastbourne?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.