- Area
- Suffolk
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CO10
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of Cambridge
Sudbury is a town of about 24,000 people, 28 miles south-east of Cambridge. We cover every part of it, from CO10 out to Colchester, Haverhill.
What HMO works do we carry out in Sudbury?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Sudbury, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Sudbury
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Sudbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sudbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Sudbury
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Sudbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sudbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sudbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sudbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Sudbury
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Sudbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Sudbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sudbury
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sudbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sudbury
- Fire doors in Sudbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sudbury
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sudbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sudbury
- Sound insulation in Sudbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Sudbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sudbury
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sudbury
- Extensions for extra rooms in Sudbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sudbury
HMO rules for Sudbury
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Sudbury
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,250 – £9,550 | letting room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Colchester (13 mi)
- Haverhill (13 mi)
- Braintree (13 mi)
- Bury St Edmunds (14 mi)
- Stowmarket (15 mi)
- Witham (17 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Sudbury do you work in?
All of them, including CO10, and the surrounding parts of Suffolk.
Does a shared house in Sudbury 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 Sudbury?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.