- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SG6 and SG7
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Cambridge
Our Letchworth Garden City work covers SG6 and SG7 and the surrounding area, 21 miles south-west of Cambridge, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Hertfordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Letchworth Garden City?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Letchworth Garden City, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Letchworth Garden City
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Letchworth Garden City
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Letchworth Garden City
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Letchworth Garden City
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Letchworth Garden City
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Letchworth Garden City
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Letchworth Garden City
- Student HMO refurbishment in Letchworth Garden City
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Letchworth Garden City
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Letchworth Garden City
- Communal kitchen refits in Letchworth Garden City
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Letchworth Garden City
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Letchworth Garden City
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Letchworth Garden City
- Fire doors in Letchworth Garden City
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Letchworth Garden City
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Letchworth Garden City
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Letchworth Garden City
- Sound insulation in Letchworth Garden City
- EPC and energy upgrades in Letchworth Garden City
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Letchworth Garden City
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Letchworth Garden City
- Extensions for extra rooms in Letchworth Garden City
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Letchworth Garden City
HMO rules for Letchworth Garden City
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Letchworth Garden City
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Hitchin (3 mi)
- Stevenage (5 mi)
- Luton (11 mi)
- Ampthill (12 mi)
- Welwyn Garden City (12 mi)
- Harpenden (13 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Letchworth Garden City do you work in?
All of them, including SG6 and SG7, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Does a shared house in Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.