- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- TS1, TS2, TS4 and TS23
- Location
- 31 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Billingham (2 miles away) to the centre of Middlesbrough, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Middlesbrough?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Middlesbrough. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Middlesbrough
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Middlesbrough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Middlesbrough
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Middlesbrough
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Middlesbrough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Middlesbrough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Middlesbrough
- Student HMO refurbishment in Middlesbrough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Middlesbrough
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Middlesbrough
- Communal kitchen refits in Middlesbrough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Middlesbrough
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Middlesbrough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Middlesbrough
- Fire doors in Middlesbrough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Middlesbrough
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Middlesbrough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Middlesbrough
- Sound insulation in Middlesbrough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Middlesbrough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Middlesbrough
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Middlesbrough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Middlesbrough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Middlesbrough
HMO rules for Middlesbrough
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Middlesbrough
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
- Billingham (2 mi)
- Stockton-on-Tees (3 mi)
- Thornaby-on-Tees (4 mi)
- Redcar (8 mi)
- Hartlepool (8 mi)
- Darlington (13 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Middlesbrough?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Middlesbrough the nearest towns on our list are Billingham (2 miles), Stockton-on-Tees (3 miles), Thornaby-on-Tees (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.