- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ME1, ME2 and ME4
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
Rochester is a town of about 29,000 people, 28 miles east of London. We cover every part of it, from ME1, ME2 and ME4 out to Chatham, Strood.
What HMO works do we carry out in Rochester?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Rochester, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Rochester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rochester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rochester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Rochester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rochester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rochester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rochester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rochester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Rochester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Rochester
- Communal kitchen refits in Rochester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rochester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rochester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rochester
- Fire doors in Rochester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rochester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rochester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rochester
- Sound insulation in Rochester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Rochester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rochester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rochester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Rochester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rochester
HMO rules for Rochester
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Rochester before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Rochester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Chatham (1 mi)
- Strood (1 mi)
- Gillingham (2 mi)
- Gravesend (7 mi)
- Maidstone (8 mi)
- Stanford-le-Hope (10 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Rochester?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Rochester the nearest towns on our list are Chatham (1 miles), Strood (1 miles), Gillingham (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Rochester?
Rochester 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 Rochester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.