- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CT15, CT16 and CT17
From Folkestone (7 miles away) to the centre of Dover, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dover?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Dover, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dover
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dover
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dover
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dover
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dover
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dover
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dover
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dover
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dover
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dover
- Communal kitchen refits in Dover
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dover
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dover
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dover
- Fire doors in Dover
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dover
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dover
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dover
- Sound insulation in Dover
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dover
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dover
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dover
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dover
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dover
HMO rules for Dover
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Dover
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| 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
- Folkestone (7 mi)
- Deal (8 mi)
- Canterbury (15 mi)
- Ramsgate (15 mi)
- Broadstairs (17 mi)
- Saint Peters (17 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Dover?
Yes. We work across Dover and the CT15, CT16 and CT17 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury.
Does a shared house in Dover 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 Dover?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.