- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SG4 and SG5
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Cambridge
Hitchin is a town of about 35,000 people, 24 miles south-west of Cambridge. We cover every part of it, from SG4 and SG5 out to Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage.
What HMO works do we carry out in Hitchin?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Hitchin. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hitchin
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hitchin
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hitchin
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hitchin
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hitchin
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hitchin
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hitchin
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hitchin
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hitchin
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hitchin
- Communal kitchen refits in Hitchin
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hitchin
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hitchin
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hitchin
- Fire doors in Hitchin
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hitchin
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hitchin
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hitchin
- Sound insulation in Hitchin
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hitchin
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hitchin
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hitchin
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hitchin
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hitchin
HMO rules for Hitchin
- 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.
- 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.
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 Hitchin
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Letchworth Garden City (3 mi)
- Stevenage (5 mi)
- Luton (7 mi)
- Harpenden (10 mi)
- Ampthill (10 mi)
- Welwyn Garden City (11 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Hitchin do you work in?
All of them, including SG4 and SG5, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hitchin?
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 Hitchin?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.