- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- AL1, AL2 and AL3
- Location
- 19 miles north-west of London
Our St Albans work covers AL1, AL2 and AL3 and the surrounding area, 19 miles north-west of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Hertfordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in St Albans?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in St Albans, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in St Albans
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in St Albans
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in St Albans
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in St Albans
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in St Albans
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Albans
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in St Albans
- Student HMO refurbishment in St Albans
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in St Albans
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in St Albans
- Communal kitchen refits in St Albans
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in St Albans
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in St Albans
- Fire alarm and detection systems in St Albans
- Fire doors in St Albans
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in St Albans
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Albans
- Rewires and EICR remedials in St Albans
- Sound insulation in St Albans
- EPC and energy upgrades in St Albans
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Albans
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in St Albans
- Extensions for extra rooms in St Albans
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in St Albans
HMO rules for St Albans
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 St Albans
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Harpenden (5 mi)
- Hatfield (5 mi)
- Hemel Hempstead (5 mi)
- North Watford (5 mi)
- Welwyn Garden City (6 mi)
- Borehamwood (7 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in St Albans do you work in?
All of them, including AL1, AL2 and AL3, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in St Albans?
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 St Albans?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.