- Area
- Herefordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- HR1 and HR2
- Location
- 42 miles north of Bristol
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Hereford is a town of around 60,000 people, 42 miles north of Bristol. We cover every part of it, from HR1 and HR2 out to Great Malvern, Abergavenny.
What HMO works do we carry out in Hereford?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Hereford and HR1 and HR2.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hereford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hereford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hereford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hereford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hereford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hereford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hereford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hereford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hereford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hereford
- Communal kitchen refits in Hereford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hereford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hereford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hereford
- Fire doors in Hereford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hereford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hereford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hereford
- Sound insulation in Hereford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hereford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hereford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hereford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hereford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hereford
HMO rules for Hereford
- 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 Hereford
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Great Malvern (17 mi)
- Abergavenny (21 mi)
- Worcester (23 mi)
- Tewkesbury (24 mi)
- Gloucester (24 mi)
- Brynmawr (27 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Hereford do you work in?
All of them, including HR1 and HR2, and the surrounding parts of Herefordshire.
Does a shared house in Hereford need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Hereford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.