- Area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BS20
- Location
- 8 miles west of Bristol
Shared houses in Portishead 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 Portishead?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Portishead and BS20.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Portishead
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portishead
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Portishead
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Portishead
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Portishead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Portishead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Portishead
- Student HMO refurbishment in Portishead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Portishead
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Portishead
- Communal kitchen refits in Portishead
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portishead
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portishead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Portishead
- Fire doors in Portishead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Portishead
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portishead
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Portishead
- Sound insulation in Portishead
- EPC and energy upgrades in Portishead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Portishead
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Portishead
- Extensions for extra rooms in Portishead
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Portishead
HMO rules for Portishead
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
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 Portishead
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Nailsea (3 mi)
- Clevedon (5 mi)
- Bristol (8 mi)
- Kingswood (11 mi)
- Mangotsfield (11 mi)
- Newport (Newport) (12 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Portishead?
Yes. We work across Portishead and the BS20 postcode areas, plus the rest of Somerset. Nearby places we also cover include Nailsea, Clevedon, Bristol.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Portishead?
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 Portishead?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.