- Area
- Isle of Wight
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
From Ryde (5 miles away) to the centre of Sandown, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Sandown?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Sandown and PO36.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Sandown
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Sandown
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sandown
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Sandown
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Sandown
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sandown
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sandown
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sandown
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Sandown
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Sandown
- Communal kitchen refits in Sandown
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sandown
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sandown
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sandown
- Fire doors in Sandown
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sandown
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sandown
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sandown
- Sound insulation in Sandown
- EPC and energy upgrades in Sandown
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sandown
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sandown
- Extensions for extra rooms in Sandown
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sandown
HMO rules for Sandown
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Sandown
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Ryde (5 mi)
- Newport (Isle of Wight) (7 mi)
- Cowes (10 mi)
- Gosport (10 mi)
- Portsmouth (11 mi)
- Fareham (14 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Sandown?
Yes. We work across Sandown and the PO36 postcode areas, plus the rest of Isle of Wight. Nearby places we also cover include Ryde, Newport (Isle of Wight), Cowes.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sandown?
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 Sandown?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.