In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Oxfordshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- OX, RG, SN, GL
- Towns on our list
- 6
What HMO rules apply in Oxfordshire?
- 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 Oxfordshire
HMO services in Oxfordshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Oxfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Oxfordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oxfordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oxfordshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Oxfordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Oxfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Oxfordshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Oxfordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Oxfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oxfordshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oxfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oxfordshire
- Fire doors in Oxfordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oxfordshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oxfordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Oxfordshire
- Sound insulation in Oxfordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Oxfordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Oxfordshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Oxfordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Oxfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Oxfordshire
Guide prices in Oxfordshire
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | 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 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Oxfordshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester.
Who licenses HMOs in Oxfordshire?
HMOs in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire?
Our guide prices for Oxfordshire use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.