- Area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BN3, BN41 and BN42
- Location
- 3 miles west of Brighton
Portslade is a town of about 20,000 people, 3 miles west of Brighton. We cover every part of it, from BN3, BN41 and BN42 out to Hove, Brighton.
What HMO works do we carry out in Portslade?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Portslade. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Portslade
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portslade
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Portslade
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Portslade
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Portslade
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Portslade
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Portslade
- Student HMO refurbishment in Portslade
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Portslade
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Portslade
- Communal kitchen refits in Portslade
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portslade
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portslade
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Portslade
- Fire doors in Portslade
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portslade
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portslade
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Portslade
- Sound insulation in Portslade
- EPC and energy upgrades in Portslade
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Portslade
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Portslade
- Extensions for extra rooms in Portslade
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Portslade
HMO rules for Portslade
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
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 Portslade
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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
- Hove (2 mi)
- Brighton (3 mi)
- Worthing (7 mi)
- Rottingdean (7 mi)
- Burgess Hill (9 mi)
- Haywards Heath (12 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Portslade?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Portslade the nearest towns on our list are Hove (2 miles), Brighton (3 miles), Worthing (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Portslade?
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 Portslade?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.