- Area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SO14 and SO15
- Location
- 43 miles south-west of Reading
- Council
- Southampton City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Southampton work covers SO14 and SO15 and the surrounding area, 43 miles south-west of Reading, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Hampshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Southampton?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Southampton. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Southampton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Southampton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Southampton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Southampton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southampton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southampton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Southampton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Southampton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Southampton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Southampton
- Communal kitchen refits in Southampton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southampton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Southampton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southampton
- Fire doors in Southampton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Southampton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Southampton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Southampton
- Sound insulation in Southampton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Southampton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southampton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Southampton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Southampton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southampton
HMO rules for Southampton
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
Southampton City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) adopted 23 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in nine wards (Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bassett, Bevois, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Shirley, Swaythling) 1 Oct 2025-30 Sep 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southampton before you buy or start work. Source: Southampton City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Southampton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Southampton?
Yes. We work across Southampton and the SO14 and SO15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hythe, Totton, Eastleigh.
Which council covers HMOs in Southampton?
Southampton is covered by Southampton 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 Southampton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.