- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SS13, SS14 and SS16
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
Shared houses in Pitsea 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 Pitsea?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Pitsea. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Pitsea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pitsea
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Pitsea
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Pitsea
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Pitsea
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Pitsea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Pitsea
- Student HMO refurbishment in Pitsea
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Pitsea
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Pitsea
- Communal kitchen refits in Pitsea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pitsea
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pitsea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Pitsea
- Fire doors in Pitsea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Pitsea
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pitsea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Pitsea
- Sound insulation in Pitsea
- EPC and energy upgrades in Pitsea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pitsea
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Pitsea
- Extensions for extra rooms in Pitsea
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Pitsea
HMO rules for Pitsea
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Pitsea
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Basildon (2 mi)
- South Benfleet (2 mi)
- Wickford (3 mi)
- Canvey Island (4 mi)
- Stanford-le-Hope (4 mi)
- Rayleigh (4 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Pitsea?
Yes. We work across Pitsea and the SS13, SS14 and SS16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Basildon, South Benfleet, Wickford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Pitsea?
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 Pitsea?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.