In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Isle of Wight, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- PO
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Isle of Wight?
- 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 Isle of Wight
HMO services in Isle of Wight
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Isle of Wight
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Isle of Wight
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Isle of Wight
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Isle of Wight
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Isle of Wight
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Isle of Wight
- Student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Isle of Wight
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Isle of Wight
- Communal kitchen refits in Isle of Wight
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Isle of Wight
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Isle of Wight
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Isle of Wight
- Fire doors in Isle of Wight
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Isle of Wight
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Isle of Wight
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Isle of Wight
- Sound insulation in Isle of Wight
- EPC and energy upgrades in Isle of Wight
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Isle of Wight
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Isle of Wight
- Extensions for extra rooms in Isle of Wight
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Isle of Wight
Guide prices in Isle of Wight
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Isle of Wight?
Yes. We cover the whole of Isle of Wight, including Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes, Sandown.
Who licenses HMOs in Isle of Wight?
HMOs in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight?
Our guide prices for Isle of Wight use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.