In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Staffordshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- ST, WS, DE, TF
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Staffordshire?
- 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 Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle under Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Longton
- Rugeley
HMO services in Staffordshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Staffordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Staffordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Staffordshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Staffordshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Staffordshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Staffordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Staffordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Staffordshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Staffordshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Staffordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Staffordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Staffordshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Staffordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Staffordshire
- Fire doors in Staffordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Staffordshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Staffordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Staffordshire
- Sound insulation in Staffordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Staffordshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Staffordshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Staffordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Staffordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Staffordshire
Guide prices in Staffordshire
| 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 Staffordshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock.
Who licenses HMOs in Staffordshire?
HMOs in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
Our guide prices for Staffordshire use the West Midlands adjustment of +0% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.