- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- GL5 and GL6
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Bristol
Shared houses in Stroud 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 Stroud?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Stroud and GL5 and GL6.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stroud
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stroud
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stroud
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stroud
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stroud
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stroud
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stroud
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stroud
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stroud
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stroud
- Communal kitchen refits in Stroud
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stroud
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stroud
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stroud
- Fire doors in Stroud
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stroud
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stroud
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stroud
- Sound insulation in Stroud
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stroud
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stroud
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stroud
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stroud
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stroud
HMO rules for Stroud
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Stroud
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Gloucester (8 mi)
- Cirencester (10 mi)
- Cheltenham (12 mi)
- Tewkesbury (17 mi)
- Yate (17 mi)
- Chippenham (20 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Stroud?
Yes. We work across Stroud and the GL5 and GL6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.