- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Oxford
From Oxford (11 miles away) to the centre of Bicester, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bicester?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bicester and OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bicester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bicester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bicester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bicester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bicester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bicester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bicester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bicester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bicester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bicester
- Communal kitchen refits in Bicester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bicester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bicester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bicester
- Fire doors in Bicester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bicester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bicester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bicester
- Sound insulation in Bicester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bicester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bicester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bicester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bicester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bicester
HMO rules for Bicester
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Bicester
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Bicester do you work in?
All of them, including OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bicester?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Bicester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.