- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ST3
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Our Longton work covers ST3 and the surrounding area, 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Staffordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Longton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Longton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Longton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Longton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Longton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Longton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Longton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Longton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Longton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Longton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Longton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Longton
- Communal kitchen refits in Longton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Longton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Longton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Longton
- Fire doors in Longton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Longton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Longton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Longton
- Sound insulation in Longton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Longton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Longton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Longton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Longton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Longton
HMO rules for Longton
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Proposed City-wide Article 4 Direction proposed (cabinet package announced 4 Aug 2026); not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Proposed City-wide additional HMO licensing proposed, subject to statutory consultation (Aug 2026). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Longton before you buy or start work. Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Longton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Stoke-on-Trent (3 mi)
- Newcastle under Lyme (4 mi)
- Kidsgrove (8 mi)
- Stafford (12 mi)
- Congleton (13 mi)
- Crewe (15 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Longton do you work in?
All of them, including ST3, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Longton?
Longton is covered by Stoke-on-Trent City 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 Longton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.