- Area
- Suffolk
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CB8
- Location
- 13 miles east of Cambridge
Newmarket is a town of about 20,000 people, 13 miles east of Cambridge. We cover every part of it, from CB8 out to Haverhill, Ely.
What HMO works do we carry out in Newmarket?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Newmarket. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newmarket
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newmarket
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newmarket
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newmarket
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newmarket
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newmarket
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newmarket
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newmarket
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newmarket
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newmarket
- Communal kitchen refits in Newmarket
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newmarket
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newmarket
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newmarket
- Fire doors in Newmarket
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newmarket
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newmarket
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newmarket
- Sound insulation in Newmarket
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newmarket
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newmarket
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newmarket
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newmarket
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newmarket
HMO rules for Newmarket
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Newmarket
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,850 – £9,550 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Newmarket?
Yes. We work across Newmarket and the CB8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Haverhill, Ely, Cambridge.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newmarket?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Newmarket?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.