- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87
- Location
- 34 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Leicester City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Leicester is a city of around 350,000 people, 34 miles east of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87 out to Oadby, Wigston Magna.
What HMO works do we carry out in Leicester?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Leicester and LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Leicester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Leicester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Leicester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Leicester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Leicester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leicester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Leicester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Leicester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Leicester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Leicester
- Communal kitchen refits in Leicester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Leicester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Leicester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Leicester
- Fire doors in Leicester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leicester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Leicester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Leicester
- Sound insulation in Leicester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Leicester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Leicester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Leicester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Leicester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Leicester
HMO rules for Leicester
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
Leicester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions in force from 20 Aug 2014 (Westcotes, Clarendon Park, Central) and a 2021 direction for West, East and South sub-areas in effect 28 Nov 2022; further extension 17 Feb 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Parts of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Fosse, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate and Westcotes, 10 Oct 2022-9 Oct 2027 (supplementary designation for omitted streets from 29 Dec 2022). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leicester before you buy or start work. Source: Leicester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Leicester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Oadby (3 mi)
- Wigston Magna (4 mi)
- Loughborough (9 mi)
- Coalville (12 mi)
- Hinckley (12 mi)
- Melton Mowbray (14 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Leicester?
Yes. We work across Leicester and the LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Oadby, Wigston Magna, Loughborough.
Which council covers HMOs in Leicester?
Leicester is covered by Leicester City 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 Leicester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.