In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Shropshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF, WV, DY
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Shropshire?
- 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 Shropshire
HMO services in Shropshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Shropshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Shropshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shropshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Shropshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shropshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shropshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shropshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shropshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shropshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Shropshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Shropshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shropshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shropshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shropshire
- Fire doors in Shropshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shropshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shropshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shropshire
- Sound insulation in Shropshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Shropshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shropshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shropshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shropshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shropshire
Guide prices in Shropshire
| 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 | £3,500 – £6,500 | 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Shropshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington.
Who licenses HMOs in Shropshire?
HMOs in Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
Our guide prices for Shropshire use the West Midlands adjustment of +0% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.