In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Norfolk, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- NR, PE, IP
- Towns on our list
- 5
What HMO rules apply in Norfolk?
- 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 Norfolk
HMO services in Norfolk
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Norfolk
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Norfolk
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Norfolk
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Norfolk
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Norfolk
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Norfolk
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Norfolk
- Student HMO refurbishment in Norfolk
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Norfolk
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Norfolk
- Communal kitchen refits in Norfolk
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Norfolk
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Norfolk
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Norfolk
- Fire doors in Norfolk
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Norfolk
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Norfolk
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Norfolk
- Sound insulation in Norfolk
- EPC and energy upgrades in Norfolk
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Norfolk
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Norfolk
- Extensions for extra rooms in Norfolk
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Norfolk
Guide prices in Norfolk
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | 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 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Norfolk?
Yes. We cover the whole of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Thetford.
Who licenses HMOs in Norfolk?
HMOs in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Our guide prices for Norfolk use the East of England adjustment of +6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.