- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ME7
- Location
- 30 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
From Chatham (1 miles away) to the centre of Gillingham, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Gillingham?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Gillingham. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gillingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gillingham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gillingham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gillingham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gillingham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gillingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gillingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gillingham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gillingham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gillingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Gillingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gillingham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gillingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gillingham
- Fire doors in Gillingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gillingham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gillingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gillingham
- Sound insulation in Gillingham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gillingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gillingham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gillingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gillingham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gillingham
HMO rules for Gillingham
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Gillingham before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Gillingham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Gillingham?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Gillingham the nearest towns on our list are Chatham (1 miles), Rochester (2 miles), Strood (3 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Gillingham?
Gillingham 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 Gillingham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.