- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ST5 and ST55
- Location
- 2 miles west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Newcastle under Lyme work covers ST5 and ST55 and the surrounding area, 2 miles west of Stoke-on-Trent, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Staffordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Newcastle under Lyme?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Newcastle under Lyme and ST5 and ST55.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newcastle under Lyme
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newcastle under Lyme
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newcastle under Lyme
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newcastle under Lyme
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newcastle under Lyme
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newcastle under Lyme
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newcastle under Lyme
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newcastle under Lyme
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newcastle under Lyme
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newcastle under Lyme
- Communal kitchen refits in Newcastle under Lyme
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newcastle under Lyme
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newcastle under Lyme
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newcastle under Lyme
- Fire doors in Newcastle under Lyme
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newcastle under Lyme
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newcastle under Lyme
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newcastle under Lyme
- Sound insulation in Newcastle under Lyme
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newcastle under Lyme
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newcastle under Lyme
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newcastle under Lyme
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newcastle under Lyme
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newcastle under Lyme
HMO rules for Newcastle under Lyme
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Newcastle under Lyme
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Newcastle under Lyme?
Yes. We work across Newcastle under Lyme and the ST5 and ST55 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Stoke-on-Trent, Longton, Kidsgrove.
Does a shared house in Newcastle under Lyme need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Newcastle under Lyme?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.