- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE1, NE8, NE82 and NE88
- Council
- Newcastle City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Newcastle upon Tyne work covers NE1, NE8, NE82 and NE88 and the surrounding area, in Tyne and Wear, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Tyne and Wear.
What HMO works do we carry out in Newcastle upon Tyne?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Newcastle upon Tyne. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Newcastle upon Tyne
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Communal kitchen refits in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newcastle upon Tyne
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newcastle upon Tyne
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sound insulation in Newcastle upon Tyne
- EPC and energy upgrades in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Extensions for extra rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newcastle upon Tyne
HMO rules for Newcastle upon Tyne
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
Newcastle City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Small HMOs (C3 to C4) need planning permission only in parts of the city under Article 4 directions (three defined areas, 2011-2013); large HMOs need permission city-wide. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (all 26 wards) 5 Apr 2025-5 Apr 2030. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Arthur's Hill, Benwell & Scotswood, Blakelaw, Elswick, Kenton, Lemington, West Fenham and Wingrove 5 Apr 2025-5 Apr 2030; further designation (Byker / Greater High Cross area) 30 Sep 2026-29 Sep 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Newcastle upon Tyne before you buy or start work. Source: Newcastle City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Newcastle upon Tyne do you work in?
All of them, including NE1, NE8, NE82 and NE88, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Which council covers HMOs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne is covered by Newcastle City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Newcastle upon Tyne?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.