- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88
- Location
- 1 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
From Newcastle upon Tyne (1 miles away) to the centre of Gateshead, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Gateshead?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Gateshead and NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gateshead
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gateshead
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gateshead
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gateshead
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gateshead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gateshead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gateshead
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gateshead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gateshead
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gateshead
- Communal kitchen refits in Gateshead
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gateshead
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gateshead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gateshead
- Fire doors in Gateshead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gateshead
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gateshead
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gateshead
- Sound insulation in Gateshead
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gateshead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gateshead
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gateshead
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gateshead
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gateshead
HMO rules for Gateshead
- 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).
- 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 Gateshead
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Gateshead do you work in?
All of them, including NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.