- Area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PO1, PO4 and PO5
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Southampton
- Council
- Portsmouth City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Portsmouth work covers PO1, PO4 and PO5 and the surrounding area, 15 miles south-east of Southampton, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Hampshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Portsmouth?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Portsmouth. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Portsmouth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portsmouth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Portsmouth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Portsmouth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Portsmouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Portsmouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Portsmouth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Portsmouth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Portsmouth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Portsmouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Portsmouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portsmouth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portsmouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Portsmouth
- Fire doors in Portsmouth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portsmouth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portsmouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Portsmouth
- Sound insulation in Portsmouth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Portsmouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Portsmouth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Portsmouth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Portsmouth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Portsmouth
HMO rules for Portsmouth
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
Portsmouth City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Covers the whole city; in force since November 2011. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 1 Sep 2023-31 Aug 2028. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Portsmouth before you buy or start work. Source: Portsmouth City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Portsmouth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Portsmouth?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Portsmouth the nearest towns on our list are Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles), Ryde (6 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is covered by Portsmouth City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Portsmouth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.