- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DA11 and DA12
- Location
- 22 miles east of London
Shared houses in Gravesend 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 Gravesend?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Gravesend and DA11 and DA12.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gravesend
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gravesend
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gravesend
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gravesend
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gravesend
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gravesend
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gravesend
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gravesend
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gravesend
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gravesend
- Communal kitchen refits in Gravesend
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gravesend
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gravesend
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gravesend
- Fire doors in Gravesend
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gravesend
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gravesend
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gravesend
- Sound insulation in Gravesend
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gravesend
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gravesend
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gravesend
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gravesend
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gravesend
HMO rules for Gravesend
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
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 Gravesend
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Grays (3 mi)
- Strood (6 mi)
- South Ockendon (6 mi)
- Stanford-le-Hope (6 mi)
- Dartford (7 mi)
- Rochester (7 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Gravesend?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Gravesend the nearest towns on our list are Grays (3 miles), Strood (6 miles), South Ockendon (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gravesend?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Gravesend?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.