- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CM23
- Location
- 23 miles south of Cambridge
Shared houses in Bishops Stortford range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bishops Stortford?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bishops Stortford and CM23.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bishops Stortford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bishops Stortford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bishops Stortford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bishops Stortford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bishops Stortford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bishops Stortford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bishops Stortford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bishops Stortford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bishops Stortford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bishops Stortford
- Communal kitchen refits in Bishops Stortford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bishops Stortford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bishops Stortford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bishops Stortford
- Fire doors in Bishops Stortford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bishops Stortford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bishops Stortford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bishops Stortford
- Sound insulation in Bishops Stortford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bishops Stortford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bishops Stortford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bishops Stortford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bishops Stortford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bishops Stortford
HMO rules for Bishops Stortford
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Bishops Stortford
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | letting room |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Harlow (7 mi)
- Hoddesdon (10 mi)
- Hertford (11 mi)
- Cheshunt (14 mi)
- Waltham Abbey (15 mi)
- Stevenage (16 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Bishops Stortford?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Bishops Stortford the nearest towns on our list are Harlow (7 miles), Hoddesdon (10 miles), Hertford (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.