- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DA1 and DA2
- Location
- 15 miles east of London
Our Dartford work covers DA1 and DA2 and the surrounding area, 15 miles east of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Kent.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dartford?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Dartford, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dartford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dartford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dartford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dartford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dartford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dartford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dartford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dartford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dartford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dartford
- Communal kitchen refits in Dartford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dartford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dartford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dartford
- Fire doors in Dartford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dartford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dartford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dartford
- Sound insulation in Dartford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dartford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dartford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dartford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dartford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dartford
HMO rules for Dartford
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Dartford
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Dartford?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Dartford the nearest towns on our list are Bexley (3 miles), Swanley (4 miles), Welling (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Dartford 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 Dartford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.