- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CO12 and IP9
- Location
- 47 miles south of Norwich
Shared houses in Harwich 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 Harwich?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Harwich and CO12 and IP9.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Harwich
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Harwich
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Harwich
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Harwich
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Harwich
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Harwich
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Harwich
- Student HMO refurbishment in Harwich
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Harwich
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Harwich
- Communal kitchen refits in Harwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Harwich
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Harwich
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Harwich
- Fire doors in Harwich
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Harwich
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Harwich
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Harwich
- Sound insulation in Harwich
- EPC and energy upgrades in Harwich
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Harwich
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Harwich
- Extensions for extra rooms in Harwich
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Harwich
HMO rules for Harwich
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Harwich
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| 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 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
- Felixstowe (3 mi)
- Ipswich (10 mi)
- Clacton-on-Sea (12 mi)
- Colchester (17 mi)
- Stowmarket (21 mi)
- Sudbury (24 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Harwich?
Yes. We work across Harwich and the CO12 and IP9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Felixstowe, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Harwich?
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 Harwich?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.