- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OX8, OX28 and OX29
- Location
- 10 miles west of Oxford
Our Witney work covers OX8, OX28 and OX29 and the surrounding area, 10 miles west of Oxford, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Oxfordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Witney?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Witney, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Witney
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Witney
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Witney
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Witney
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Witney
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Witney
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Witney
- Student HMO refurbishment in Witney
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Witney
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Witney
- Communal kitchen refits in Witney
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Witney
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Witney
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Witney
- Fire doors in Witney
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Witney
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Witney
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Witney
- Sound insulation in Witney
- EPC and energy upgrades in Witney
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Witney
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Witney
- Extensions for extra rooms in Witney
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Witney
HMO rules for Witney
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Witney
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Witney?
Yes. We work across Witney and the OX8, OX28 and OX29 postcode areas, plus the rest of Oxfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Witney?
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 Witney?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.