- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CT8, CT9 and CT10
Our Margate work covers CT8, CT9 and CT10 and the surrounding area, in Kent, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Kent.
What HMO works do we carry out in Margate?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Margate. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Margate
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Margate
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Margate
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Margate
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Margate
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Margate
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Margate
- Student HMO refurbishment in Margate
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Margate
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Margate
- Communal kitchen refits in Margate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Margate
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Margate
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Margate
- Fire doors in Margate
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Margate
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Margate
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Margate
- Sound insulation in Margate
- EPC and energy upgrades in Margate
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Margate
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Margate
- Extensions for extra rooms in Margate
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Margate
HMO rules for Margate
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Margate
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Margate?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Margate the nearest towns on our list are Saint Peters (2 miles), Broadstairs (3 miles), Ramsgate (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Margate 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 Margate?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.