- Area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SO21, SO23 and SO25
- Location
- 12 miles north of Southampton
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Winchester is a town of around 45,000 people, 12 miles north of Southampton. We cover every part of it, from SO21, SO23 and SO25 out to Eastleigh, Southampton.
What HMO works do we carry out in Winchester?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Winchester, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Winchester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Winchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Winchester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Winchester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Winchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Winchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Winchester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Winchester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Winchester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Winchester
- Communal kitchen refits in Winchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Winchester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Winchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Winchester
- Fire doors in Winchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Winchester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Winchester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Winchester
- Sound insulation in Winchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Winchester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Winchester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Winchester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Winchester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Winchester
HMO rules for Winchester
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Winchester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Winchester?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Winchester the nearest towns on our list are Eastleigh (7 miles), Southampton (12 miles), Totton (13 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.