In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Herefordshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- HR, SY, WR, LD
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Herefordshire?
- 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 Herefordshire
HMO services in Herefordshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Herefordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Herefordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Herefordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Herefordshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herefordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Herefordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Herefordshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Herefordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Herefordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Herefordshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Herefordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Herefordshire
- Fire doors in Herefordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Herefordshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Herefordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Herefordshire
- Sound insulation in Herefordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Herefordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Herefordshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Herefordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Herefordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Herefordshire
Guide prices in Herefordshire
| 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 | £3,500 – £6,500 | 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Herefordshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford.
Who licenses HMOs in Herefordshire?
HMOs in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire?
Our guide prices for Herefordshire use the West Midlands adjustment of +0% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.