In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Leicestershire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LE, CV, DE, NG
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Leicestershire?
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Leicestershire
HMO services in Leicestershire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Leicestershire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Leicestershire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Leicestershire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Leicestershire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Leicestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leicestershire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Leicestershire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Leicestershire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Leicestershire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Leicestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Leicestershire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Leicestershire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Leicestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Leicestershire
- Fire doors in Leicestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leicestershire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Leicestershire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Leicestershire
- Sound insulation in Leicestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Leicestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Leicestershire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Leicestershire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Leicestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Leicestershire
Guide prices in Leicestershire
| 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 | £3,400 – £6,300 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,900 – £8,750 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Leicestershire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville.
Who licenses HMOs in Leicestershire?
HMOs in Leicestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Leicestershire?
Our guide prices for Leicestershire use the East Midlands adjustment of -3% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.