In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Northumberland, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, TD, DH, CA
- Towns on our list
- 3
What HMO rules apply in Northumberland?
- 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 Northumberland
HMO services in Northumberland
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Northumberland
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Northumberland
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Northumberland
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Northumberland
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Northumberland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northumberland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Northumberland
- Student HMO refurbishment in Northumberland
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Northumberland
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Northumberland
- Communal kitchen refits in Northumberland
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northumberland
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northumberland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Northumberland
- Fire doors in Northumberland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northumberland
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northumberland
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northumberland
- Sound insulation in Northumberland
- EPC and energy upgrades in Northumberland
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northumberland
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Northumberland
- Extensions for extra rooms in Northumberland
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Northumberland
Guide prices in Northumberland
| 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 | £3,200 – £6,000 | 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Northumberland?
Yes. We cover the whole of Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington.
Who licenses HMOs in Northumberland?
HMOs in Northumberland 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 Northumberland?
Our guide prices for Northumberland use the North East adjustment of -8% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.