- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LE11 and LE12
- Location
- 9 miles north of Leicester
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Loughborough range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Loughborough?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Loughborough. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Loughborough
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Loughborough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Loughborough
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Loughborough
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Loughborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Loughborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Loughborough
- Student HMO refurbishment in Loughborough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Loughborough
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Loughborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Loughborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Loughborough
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Loughborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Loughborough
- Fire doors in Loughborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Loughborough
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Loughborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Loughborough
- Sound insulation in Loughborough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Loughborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Loughborough
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Loughborough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Loughborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Loughborough
HMO rules for Loughborough
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Loughborough
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Coalville (8 mi)
- Leicester (9 mi)
- Long Eaton (10 mi)
- West Bridgford (12 mi)
- Oadby (12 mi)
- Nottingham (13 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Loughborough?
Yes. We work across Loughborough and the LE11 and LE12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Coalville, Leicester, Long Eaton.
Does a shared house in Loughborough need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Loughborough?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.