- Area
- Isle of Wight
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PO31 and PO32
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Southampton
From Newport (Isle of Wight) (4 miles away) to the centre of Cowes, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Cowes?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Cowes, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cowes
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cowes
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cowes
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cowes
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cowes
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cowes
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cowes
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cowes
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cowes
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cowes
- Communal kitchen refits in Cowes
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cowes
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cowes
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cowes
- Fire doors in Cowes
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cowes
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowes
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cowes
- Sound insulation in Cowes
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cowes
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cowes
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cowes
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cowes
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cowes
HMO rules for Cowes
- 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.
- 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 Cowes
| 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Cowes do you work in?
All of them, including PO31 and PO32, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Does a shared house in Cowes 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 Cowes?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.