- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ST16 and ST18
- Location
- 14 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Rugeley (8 miles away) to the centre of Stafford, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Stafford?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Stafford. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stafford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stafford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stafford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stafford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stafford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stafford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stafford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stafford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stafford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stafford
- Communal kitchen refits in Stafford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stafford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stafford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stafford
- Fire doors in Stafford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stafford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stafford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stafford
- Sound insulation in Stafford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stafford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stafford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stafford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stafford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stafford
HMO rules for Stafford
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Stafford
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Stafford?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Stafford the nearest towns on our list are Rugeley (8 miles), Cannock (9 miles), Burntwood (12 miles).
Does a shared house in Stafford 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 Stafford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.