In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Lincolnshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LN, PE, DN, NG
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Lincolnshire?
- 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 Lincolnshire
HMO services in Lincolnshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Lincolnshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lincolnshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lincolnshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lincolnshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincolnshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lincolnshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lincolnshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Lincolnshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Lincolnshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincolnshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lincolnshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lincolnshire
- Fire doors in Lincolnshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lincolnshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lincolnshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lincolnshire
- Sound insulation in Lincolnshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lincolnshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lincolnshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lincolnshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lincolnshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lincolnshire
Guide prices in Lincolnshire
| 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 Lincolnshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston.
Who licenses HMOs in Lincolnshire?
HMOs in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire?
Our guide prices for Lincolnshire use the East Midlands adjustment of -3% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.