- Area
- Shropshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2 and SY3
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Shrewsbury range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Shrewsbury?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Shrewsbury and SY1, SY2 and SY3.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Shrewsbury
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Shrewsbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shrewsbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Shrewsbury
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shrewsbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shrewsbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shrewsbury
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Shrewsbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Shrewsbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shrewsbury
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shrewsbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shrewsbury
- Fire doors in Shrewsbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shrewsbury
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shrewsbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shrewsbury
- Sound insulation in Shrewsbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Shrewsbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shrewsbury
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shrewsbury
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shrewsbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shrewsbury
HMO rules for Shrewsbury
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Shrewsbury
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Wellington (10 mi)
- Telford (13 mi)
- Loughton (21 mi)
- Rhosllannerchrugog (24 mi)
- Wrexham (25 mi)
- Stafford (27 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Shrewsbury?
Yes. We work across Shrewsbury and the SY1, SY2 and SY3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Shropshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellington, Telford, Loughton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.