In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Surrey, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- GU, RH, KT, TW
- Towns on our list
- 20
What HMO rules apply in Surrey?
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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).
Towns we cover in Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Aldershot
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
HMO services in Surrey
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Surrey
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Surrey
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Surrey
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Surrey
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Surrey
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Surrey
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Surrey
- Student HMO refurbishment in Surrey
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Surrey
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Surrey
- Communal kitchen refits in Surrey
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Surrey
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Surrey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Surrey
- Fire doors in Surrey
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Surrey
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Surrey
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Surrey
- Sound insulation in Surrey
- EPC and energy upgrades in Surrey
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Surrey
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Surrey
- Extensions for extra rooms in Surrey
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Surrey
Guide prices in Surrey
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Surrey?
Yes. We cover the whole of Surrey, including Woking, Guildford, Esher, Redhill.
Who licenses HMOs in Surrey?
HMOs in Surrey are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Surrey?
Our guide prices for Surrey use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.