- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CO1 and CO2
- Location
- 40 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Colchester is a place of roughly 130,000 people, 40 miles south-east of Cambridge. We cover every part of it, from CO1 and CO2 out to Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea.
What HMO works do we carry out in Colchester?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Colchester and CO1 and CO2.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Colchester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Colchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Colchester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Colchester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Colchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Colchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Colchester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Colchester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Colchester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Colchester
- Communal kitchen refits in Colchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Colchester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Colchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Colchester
- Fire doors in Colchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Colchester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Colchester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Colchester
- Sound insulation in Colchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Colchester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Colchester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Colchester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Colchester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Colchester
HMO rules for Colchester
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Colchester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Colchester?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Colchester the nearest towns on our list are Sudbury (13 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles), Witham (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Colchester 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 Colchester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.