In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Hampshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- SO, RG, GU, SP
- Towns on our list
- 17
What HMO rules apply in Hampshire?
- 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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
HMO services in Hampshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hampshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hampshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hampshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hampshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hampshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hampshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hampshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hampshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hampshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Hampshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hampshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hampshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hampshire
- Fire doors in Hampshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hampshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hampshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hampshire
- Sound insulation in Hampshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hampshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hampshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hampshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hampshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hampshire
Guide prices in Hampshire
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Hampshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport.
Who licenses HMOs in Hampshire?
HMOs in Hampshire 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 Hampshire?
Our guide prices for Hampshire use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.