- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ME1 and ME2
- Location
- 27 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
Strood is a town of about 33,000 people, 27 miles east of London. We cover every part of it, from ME1 and ME2 out to Rochester, Chatham.
What HMO works do we carry out in Strood?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Strood, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Strood
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Strood
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Strood
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Strood
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Strood
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Strood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Strood
- Student HMO refurbishment in Strood
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Strood
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Strood
- Communal kitchen refits in Strood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Strood
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Strood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Strood
- Fire doors in Strood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Strood
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Strood
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Strood
- Sound insulation in Strood
- EPC and energy upgrades in Strood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Strood
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Strood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Strood
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Strood
HMO rules for Strood
- 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.
- 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 Strood before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Strood
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Strood do you work in?
All of them, including ME1 and ME2, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Which council covers HMOs in Strood?
Strood 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 Strood?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.