- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NN14, NN17 and NN18
- Location
- 19 miles west of Peterborough
From Kettering (7 miles away) to the centre of Corby, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Corby?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Corby. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Corby
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Corby
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Corby
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Corby
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Corby
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Corby
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Corby
- Student HMO refurbishment in Corby
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Corby
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Corby
- Communal kitchen refits in Corby
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Corby
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Corby
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Corby
- Fire doors in Corby
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Corby
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Corby
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Corby
- Sound insulation in Corby
- EPC and energy upgrades in Corby
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Corby
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Corby
- Extensions for extra rooms in Corby
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Corby
HMO rules for Corby
- 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.
- 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 Corby
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Kettering (7 mi)
- Market Harborough (10 mi)
- Wellingborough (13 mi)
- Stamford (14 mi)
- Rushden (15 mi)
- Wigston Magna (18 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Corby?
Yes. We work across Corby and the NN14, NN17 and NN18 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northamptonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Kettering, Market Harborough, Wellingborough.
Does a shared house in Corby 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 Corby?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.