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