- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ME14, ME15 and ME16
- Location
- 32 miles south-east of London
Shared houses in Maidstone 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 Maidstone?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Maidstone and ME14, ME15 and ME16.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Maidstone
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Maidstone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Maidstone
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Maidstone
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Maidstone
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maidstone
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Maidstone
- Student HMO refurbishment in Maidstone
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Maidstone
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Maidstone
- Communal kitchen refits in Maidstone
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Maidstone
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Maidstone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Maidstone
- Fire doors in Maidstone
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Maidstone
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Maidstone
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Maidstone
- Sound insulation in Maidstone
- EPC and energy upgrades in Maidstone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Maidstone
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Maidstone
- Extensions for extra rooms in Maidstone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Maidstone
HMO rules for Maidstone
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Maidstone
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| 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
Which postcodes in Maidstone do you work in?
All of them, including ME14, ME15 and ME16, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.