- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LE2
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Leicester
From Wigston Magna (2 miles away) to the centre of Oadby, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Oadby?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Oadby. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Oadby
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Oadby
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oadby
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oadby
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Oadby
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Oadby
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Oadby
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oadby
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Oadby
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Oadby
- Communal kitchen refits in Oadby
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oadby
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oadby
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oadby
- Fire doors in Oadby
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oadby
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oadby
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Oadby
- Sound insulation in Oadby
- EPC and energy upgrades in Oadby
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Oadby
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Oadby
- Extensions for extra rooms in Oadby
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Oadby
HMO rules for Oadby
- 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.
- 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 Oadby
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| 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
- Wigston Magna (2 mi)
- Leicester (3 mi)
- Market Harborough (11 mi)
- Loughborough (12 mi)
- Hinckley (13 mi)
- Melton Mowbray (14 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Oadby?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Oadby the nearest towns on our list are Wigston Magna (2 miles), Leicester (3 miles), Market Harborough (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Oadby 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 Oadby?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.