- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NN14 and NN16
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Peterborough
Kettering is a town of around 55,000 people, 23 miles south-west of Peterborough. We cover every part of it, from NN14 and NN16 out to Wellingborough, Corby.
What HMO works do we carry out in Kettering?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Kettering. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Kettering
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Kettering
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Kettering
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Kettering
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kettering
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kettering
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kettering
- Student HMO refurbishment in Kettering
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Kettering
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Kettering
- Communal kitchen refits in Kettering
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kettering
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kettering
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kettering
- Fire doors in Kettering
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kettering
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kettering
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kettering
- Sound insulation in Kettering
- EPC and energy upgrades in Kettering
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kettering
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Kettering
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kettering
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Kettering
HMO rules for Kettering
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
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 Kettering
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Wellingborough (7 mi)
- Corby (7 mi)
- Rushden (9 mi)
- Market Harborough (10 mi)
- Northampton (12 mi)
- Wigston Magna (20 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Kettering?
Yes. We work across Kettering and the NN14 and NN16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northamptonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden.
Does a shared house in Kettering 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 Kettering?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.