- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- ST4
- Location
- 33 miles south of Manchester
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Stoke-on-Trent is a place of roughly 260,000 people, 33 miles south of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from ST4 out to Newcastle under Lyme, Longton.
What HMO works do we carry out in Stoke-on-Trent?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Stoke-on-Trent, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stoke-on-Trent
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stoke-on-Trent
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stoke-on-Trent
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stoke-on-Trent
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stoke-on-Trent
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stoke-on-Trent
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stoke-on-Trent
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stoke-on-Trent
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stoke-on-Trent
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stoke-on-Trent
- Communal kitchen refits in Stoke-on-Trent
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stoke-on-Trent
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stoke-on-Trent
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stoke-on-Trent
- Fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stoke-on-Trent
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stoke-on-Trent
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stoke-on-Trent
- Sound insulation in Stoke-on-Trent
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stoke-on-Trent
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stoke-on-Trent
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stoke-on-Trent
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stoke-on-Trent
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stoke-on-Trent
HMO rules for Stoke-on-Trent
- 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).
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Stoke-on-Trent before you buy or start work. Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Stoke-on-Trent
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Newcastle under Lyme (2 mi)
- Longton (3 mi)
- Kidsgrove (6 mi)
- Congleton (11 mi)
- Crewe (12 mi)
- Stafford (14 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Stoke-on-Trent do you work in?
All of them, including ST4, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.