In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Tyne and Wear, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, SR, DH
- Towns on our list
- 15
What HMO rules apply in Tyne and Wear?
- 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
HMO services in Tyne and Wear
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Tyne and Wear
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Tyne and Wear
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tyne and Wear
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Tyne and Wear
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tyne and Wear
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tyne and Wear
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tyne and Wear
- Student HMO refurbishment in Tyne and Wear
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Tyne and Wear
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Tyne and Wear
- Communal kitchen refits in Tyne and Wear
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tyne and Wear
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Tyne and Wear
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tyne and Wear
- Fire doors in Tyne and Wear
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Tyne and Wear
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tyne and Wear
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Tyne and Wear
- Sound insulation in Tyne and Wear
- EPC and energy upgrades in Tyne and Wear
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tyne and Wear
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Tyne and Wear
- Extensions for extra rooms in Tyne and Wear
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tyne and Wear
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
| 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 | £3,200 – £6,000 | 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 | £3,700 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead.
Who licenses HMOs in Tyne and Wear?
HMOs in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?
Our guide prices for Tyne and Wear use the North East adjustment of -8% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.