- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CT6
- Location
- 55 miles east of London
- Council
- Canterbury City Council
From Whitstable (5 miles away) to the centre of Herne Bay, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Herne Bay?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Herne Bay and CT6.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Herne Bay
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Herne Bay
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Herne Bay
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Herne Bay
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Herne Bay
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Herne Bay
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Herne Bay
- Student HMO refurbishment in Herne Bay
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Herne Bay
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Herne Bay
- Communal kitchen refits in Herne Bay
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Herne Bay
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Herne Bay
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Herne Bay
- Fire doors in Herne Bay
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Herne Bay
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Herne Bay
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Herne Bay
- Sound insulation in Herne Bay
- EPC and energy upgrades in Herne Bay
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Herne Bay
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Herne Bay
- Extensions for extra rooms in Herne Bay
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Herne Bay
HMO rules for Herne Bay
- 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).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Canterbury City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering named wards or parts of them (incl. Barton, Blean Forest, Northgate, Westgate) since 25 Feb 2016. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Herne Bay before you buy or start work. Source: Canterbury City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Herne Bay
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Whitstable (5 mi)
- Canterbury (7 mi)
- Faversham (11 mi)
- Margate (11 mi)
- Saint Peters (12 mi)
- Ramsgate (13 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Herne Bay do you work in?
All of them, including CT6, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Which council covers HMOs in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay is covered by Canterbury City 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 Herne Bay?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.