In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Somerset, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- TA, BA, BS, DT
- Towns on our list
- 11
What HMO rules apply in Somerset?
- 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 Somerset
HMO services in Somerset
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Somerset
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Somerset
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Somerset
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Somerset
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Somerset
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Somerset
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Somerset
- Student HMO refurbishment in Somerset
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Somerset
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Somerset
- Communal kitchen refits in Somerset
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Somerset
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Somerset
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Somerset
- Fire doors in Somerset
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Somerset
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Somerset
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Somerset
- Sound insulation in Somerset
- EPC and energy upgrades in Somerset
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Somerset
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Somerset
- Extensions for extra rooms in Somerset
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Somerset
Guide prices in Somerset
| 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 | £3,650 – £6,750 | 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Somerset?
Yes. We cover the whole of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton.
Who licenses HMOs in Somerset?
HMOs in Somerset 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 Somerset?
Our guide prices for Somerset use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.