In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Hertfordshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- SG, AL, WD, HP
- Towns on our list
- 18
What HMO rules apply in Hertfordshire?
- 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 Hertfordshire
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- North Watford
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
HMO services in Hertfordshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hertfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hertfordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hertfordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hertfordshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hertfordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hertfordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hertfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hertfordshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hertfordshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hertfordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Hertfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hertfordshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hertfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hertfordshire
- Fire doors in Hertfordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hertfordshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hertfordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hertfordshire
- Sound insulation in Hertfordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hertfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hertfordshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hertfordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hertfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hertfordshire
Guide prices in Hertfordshire
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Hertfordshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans.
Who licenses HMOs in Hertfordshire?
HMOs in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
Our guide prices for Hertfordshire use the East of England adjustment of +6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.