- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RM16 and RM17
- Location
- 20 miles east of London
Our Grays work covers RM16 and RM17 and the surrounding area, 20 miles east of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Essex.
What HMO works do we carry out in Grays?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Grays. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Grays
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Grays
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Grays
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Grays
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Grays
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Grays
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Grays
- Student HMO refurbishment in Grays
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Grays
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Grays
- Communal kitchen refits in Grays
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Grays
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Grays
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Grays
- Fire doors in Grays
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Grays
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Grays
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Grays
- Sound insulation in Grays
- EPC and energy upgrades in Grays
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Grays
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Grays
- Extensions for extra rooms in Grays
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Grays
HMO rules for Grays
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Grays
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- South Ockendon (3 mi)
- Gravesend (3 mi)
- Dartford (5 mi)
- Stanford-le-Hope (6 mi)
- Hornchurch (7 mi)
- Bexley (8 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Grays do you work in?
All of them, including RM16 and RM17, and the surrounding parts of Essex.
Does a shared house in Grays 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 Grays?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.