- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE15 and NE40
- Location
- 5 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne
Our Newburn work covers NE15 and NE40 and the surrounding area, 5 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Tyne and Wear.
What HMO works do we carry out in Newburn?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Newburn. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newburn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newburn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newburn
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newburn
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newburn
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newburn
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newburn
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Newburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newburn
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newburn
- Fire doors in Newburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newburn
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newburn
- Sound insulation in Newburn
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newburn
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newburn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newburn
HMO rules for Newburn
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Newburn
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Gosforth (5 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (5 mi)
- Gateshead (6 mi)
- Felling (7 mi)
- Wallsend (8 mi)
- Stanley (8 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Newburn do you work in?
All of them, including NE15 and NE40, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Newburn 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 Newburn?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.