- Area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BA1
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Bristol
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Bath is a place of roughly 100,000 people, 12 miles south-east of Bristol. We cover every part of it, from BA1 out to Trowbridge, Kingswood.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bath?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bath and BA1.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bath
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bath
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bath
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bath
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bath
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bath
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bath
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bath
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bath
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bath
- Communal kitchen refits in Bath
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bath
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bath
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bath
- Fire doors in Bath
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bath
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bath
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bath
- Sound insulation in Bath
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bath
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bath
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bath
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bath
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bath
HMO rules for Bath
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Bath and North East Somerset Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers the whole City of Bath (not the wider district), in effect 1 Jul 2013. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bath before you buy or start work. Source: Bath and North East Somerset Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Bath
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Bath?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Bath the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (8 miles), Kingswood (8 miles), Mangotsfield (10 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Bath?
Bath is covered by Bath and North East Somerset Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Bath?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.