- Area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SS11 and SS12
- Location
- 29 miles east of London
Wickford is a town of about 28,000 people, 29 miles east of London. We cover every part of it, from SS11 and SS12 out to Pitsea, Rayleigh.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wickford?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Wickford, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wickford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wickford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wickford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wickford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wickford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wickford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wickford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wickford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wickford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wickford
- Communal kitchen refits in Wickford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wickford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wickford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wickford
- Fire doors in Wickford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wickford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wickford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wickford
- Sound insulation in Wickford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wickford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wickford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wickford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wickford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wickford
HMO rules for Wickford
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Wickford
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Pitsea (3 mi)
- Rayleigh (4 mi)
- Basildon (4 mi)
- South Benfleet (4 mi)
- Billericay (5 mi)
- Canvey Island (7 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Wickford?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Wickford the nearest towns on our list are Pitsea (3 miles), Rayleigh (4 miles), Basildon (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wickford?
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 Wickford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.