- Area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BR8 and DA4
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of London
Swanley is a town of about 22,000 people, 15 miles south-east of London. We cover every part of it, from BR8 and DA4 out to Bexley, Dartford.
What HMO works do we carry out in Swanley?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Swanley and BR8 and DA4.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Swanley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swanley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Swanley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Swanley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swanley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swanley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swanley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Swanley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Swanley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Swanley
- Communal kitchen refits in Swanley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swanley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swanley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swanley
- Fire doors in Swanley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swanley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swanley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swanley
- Sound insulation in Swanley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Swanley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swanley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Swanley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Swanley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Swanley
HMO rules for Swanley
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 Swanley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| 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
Questions
How far do you travel from Swanley?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Swanley the nearest towns on our list are Bexley (3 miles), Dartford (4 miles), Welling (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Swanley?
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 Swanley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.