- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE2 and NE3
- Location
- 2 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
Gosforth is a town of about 24,000 people, 2 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. We cover every part of it, from NE2 and NE3 out to Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead.
What HMO works do we carry out in Gosforth?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Gosforth. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gosforth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gosforth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gosforth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gosforth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gosforth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gosforth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gosforth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gosforth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gosforth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gosforth
- Communal kitchen refits in Gosforth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gosforth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gosforth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gosforth
- Fire doors in Gosforth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gosforth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gosforth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gosforth
- Sound insulation in Gosforth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gosforth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gosforth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gosforth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gosforth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gosforth
HMO rules for Gosforth
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Gosforth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Gosforth?
We cover the whole of Tyne and Wear and work UK-wide. For Gosforth the nearest towns on our list are Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles), Gateshead (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Gosforth 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 Gosforth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.