- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ME1, ME4, ME5 and ME7
- Location
- 30 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Chatham range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Chatham?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Chatham and ME1, ME4, ME5 and ME7.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Chatham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chatham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Chatham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Chatham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chatham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chatham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chatham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chatham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Chatham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Chatham
- Communal kitchen refits in Chatham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chatham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chatham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chatham
- Fire doors in Chatham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chatham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chatham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chatham
- Sound insulation in Chatham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chatham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chatham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chatham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chatham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chatham
HMO rules for Chatham
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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).
Medway Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for seven wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North/South, Luton, Strood North & Frindsbury, Watling), approved 16 Dec 2025, in force Jan 2026. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Six wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North and South, Luton, Watling), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
| Selective licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Seven wards (as additional licensing plus Strood North & Frindsbury), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Chatham before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Chatham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Chatham do you work in?
All of them, including ME1, ME4, ME5 and ME7, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Which council covers HMOs in Chatham?
Chatham is covered by Medway Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Chatham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.