- Area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- GU9
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Reading
Farnham is a town of about 37,000 people, 18 miles south-east of Reading. We cover every part of it, from GU9 out to Aldershot, Fleet.
What HMO works do we carry out in Farnham?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Farnham, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Farnham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Farnham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Farnham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Farnham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Farnham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Farnham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Farnham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Farnham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Farnham
- Communal kitchen refits in Farnham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Farnham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Farnham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Farnham
- Fire doors in Farnham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Farnham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Farnham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Farnham
- Sound insulation in Farnham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Farnham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Farnham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Farnham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Farnham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Farnham
HMO rules for Farnham
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Farnham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Farnham do you work in?
All of them, including GU9, and the surrounding parts of Surrey.
Does a shared house in Farnham 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 Farnham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.