- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NN1, NN2 and NN5
- Location
- 29 miles east of Coventry
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Northampton work covers NN1, NN2 and NN5 and the surrounding area, 29 miles east of Coventry, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Northamptonshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Northampton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Northampton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Northampton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Northampton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Northampton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Northampton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Northampton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northampton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Northampton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Northampton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Northampton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Northampton
- Communal kitchen refits in Northampton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northampton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northampton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Northampton
- Fire doors in Northampton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northampton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northampton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northampton
- Sound insulation in Northampton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Northampton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northampton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Northampton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Northampton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Northampton
HMO rules for Northampton
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
West Northamptonshire Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions cover several areas of Northampton (from 2011 onwards). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards across Northampton and Daventry 24 Feb 2025-23 Feb 2030 (replaced 2020-2025 scheme). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Northampton before you buy or start work. Source: West Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Northampton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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
- Wellingborough (9 mi)
- Daventry (12 mi)
- Rushden (12 mi)
- Kettering (12 mi)
- Milton Keynes (15 mi)
- Market Harborough (16 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Northampton?
Yes. We work across Northampton and the NN1, NN2 and NN5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northamptonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden.
Which council covers HMOs in Northampton?
Northampton is covered by West Northamptonshire Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Northampton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.