- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LE16
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Leicester
Shared houses in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Market Harborough. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Market Harborough
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Market Harborough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Market Harborough
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Market Harborough
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Market Harborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Market Harborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Market Harborough
- Student HMO refurbishment in Market Harborough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Market Harborough
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Market Harborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Market Harborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Market Harborough
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Market Harborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Market Harborough
- Fire doors in Market Harborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Market Harborough
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Market Harborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Market Harborough
- Sound insulation in Market Harborough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Market Harborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Market Harborough
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Market Harborough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Market Harborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Market Harborough
HMO rules for Market Harborough
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Market Harborough
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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 rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Corby (10 mi)
- Kettering (10 mi)
- Wigston Magna (10 mi)
- Oadby (11 mi)
- Leicester (14 mi)
- Wellingborough (15 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Market Harborough?
Yes. We work across Market Harborough and the LE16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Corby, Kettering, Wigston Magna.
Does a shared house in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.