- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CT19, CT20 and CT50
- Location
- 60 miles east of Brighton
From Dover (7 miles away) to the centre of Folkestone, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Folkestone?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Folkestone. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Folkestone
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Folkestone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Folkestone
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Folkestone
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Folkestone
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Folkestone
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Folkestone
- Student HMO refurbishment in Folkestone
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Folkestone
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Folkestone
- Communal kitchen refits in Folkestone
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Folkestone
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Folkestone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Folkestone
- Fire doors in Folkestone
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Folkestone
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Folkestone
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Folkestone
- Sound insulation in Folkestone
- EPC and energy upgrades in Folkestone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Folkestone
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Folkestone
- Extensions for extra rooms in Folkestone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Folkestone
HMO rules for Folkestone
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Folkestone
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Folkestone do you work in?
All of them, including CT19, CT20 and CT50, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Does a shared house in Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.