- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SS1, SS2 and SS22
- Location
- 36 miles east of London
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Southend-on-Sea is a place of roughly 300,000 people, 36 miles east of London. We cover every part of it, from SS1, SS2 and SS22 out to Rayleigh, Canvey Island.
What HMO works do we carry out in Southend-on-Sea?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Southend-on-Sea, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Southend-on-Sea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Southend-on-Sea
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Southend-on-Sea
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Southend-on-Sea
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southend-on-Sea
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southend-on-Sea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Southend-on-Sea
- Student HMO refurbishment in Southend-on-Sea
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Southend-on-Sea
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Southend-on-Sea
- Communal kitchen refits in Southend-on-Sea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southend-on-Sea
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Southend-on-Sea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southend-on-Sea
- Fire doors in Southend-on-Sea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Southend-on-Sea
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Southend-on-Sea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Southend-on-Sea
- Sound insulation in Southend-on-Sea
- EPC and energy upgrades in Southend-on-Sea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southend-on-Sea
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Southend-on-Sea
- Extensions for extra rooms in Southend-on-Sea
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southend-on-Sea
HMO rules for Southend-on-Sea
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- 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 Southend-on-Sea
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| 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
- Rayleigh (6 mi)
- Canvey Island (6 mi)
- South Benfleet (7 mi)
- Pitsea (9 mi)
- Wickford (10 mi)
- Basildon (11 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Southend-on-Sea?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Southend-on-Sea the nearest towns on our list are Rayleigh (6 miles), Canvey Island (6 miles), South Benfleet (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.