- Area
- Suffolk
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NR32 and NR33
- Location
- 22 miles south-east of Norwich
Lowestoft is a town of around 70,000 people, 22 miles south-east of Norwich. We cover every part of it, from NR32 and NR33 out to Great Yarmouth, Norwich.
What HMO works do we carry out in Lowestoft?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Lowestoft. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Lowestoft
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lowestoft
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lowestoft
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lowestoft
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lowestoft
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lowestoft
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lowestoft
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lowestoft
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lowestoft
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Lowestoft
- Communal kitchen refits in Lowestoft
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lowestoft
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lowestoft
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lowestoft
- Fire doors in Lowestoft
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lowestoft
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lowestoft
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lowestoft
- Sound insulation in Lowestoft
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lowestoft
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lowestoft
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lowestoft
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lowestoft
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lowestoft
HMO rules for Lowestoft
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Lowestoft
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,700 – £6,900 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
- Great Yarmouth (9 mi)
- Norwich (22 mi)
- Bowthorpe (25 mi)
- Stowmarket (37 mi)
- Ipswich (38 mi)
- Felixstowe (39 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Lowestoft?
Yes. We work across Lowestoft and the NR32 and NR33 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Bowthorpe.
Does a shared house in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.