- Area
- Lincolnshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- LN2, LN4 and LN6
- Location
- 32 miles north-east of Nottingham
- Council
- City of Lincoln Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Lincoln is a place of roughly 100,000 people, 32 miles north-east of Nottingham. We cover every part of it, from LN2, LN4 and LN6 out to Gainsborough, Newark on Trent.
What HMO works do we carry out in Lincoln?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Lincoln. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Lincoln
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lincoln
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lincoln
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lincoln
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lincoln
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincoln
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lincoln
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lincoln
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lincoln
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Lincoln
- Communal kitchen refits in Lincoln
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincoln
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lincoln
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lincoln
- Fire doors in Lincoln
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lincoln
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lincoln
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lincoln
- Sound insulation in Lincoln
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lincoln
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lincoln
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lincoln
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lincoln
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lincoln
HMO rules for Lincoln
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
City of Lincoln Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Article 4 Direction covers the whole City of Lincoln Council area, in effect 1 Mar 2016. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Lincoln before you buy or start work. Source: City of Lincoln Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Lincoln
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Gainsborough (14 mi)
- Newark on Trent (16 mi)
- Retford (18 mi)
- Grantham (22 mi)
- Worksop (25 mi)
- Scunthorpe (25 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Lincoln?
We cover the whole of Lincolnshire and work UK-wide. For Lincoln the nearest towns on our list are Gainsborough (14 miles), Newark on Trent (16 miles), Retford (18 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Lincoln?
Lincoln is covered by City of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.