In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Gloucestershire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- GL, BS, WR, OX
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Gloucestershire?
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Gloucestershire
HMO services in Gloucestershire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gloucestershire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gloucestershire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gloucestershire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gloucestershire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gloucestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gloucestershire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gloucestershire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gloucestershire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gloucestershire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gloucestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Gloucestershire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gloucestershire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gloucestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gloucestershire
- Fire doors in Gloucestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gloucestershire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gloucestershire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gloucestershire
- Sound insulation in Gloucestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gloucestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gloucestershire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gloucestershire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gloucestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gloucestershire
Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,650 – £6,750 | 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Gloucestershire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood.
Who licenses HMOs in Gloucestershire?
HMOs in Gloucestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Gloucestershire?
Our guide prices for Gloucestershire use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.