- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE29 and NE30
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
North Shields is a town of about 40,000 people, 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We cover every part of it, from NE29 and NE30 out to Tynemouth, South Shields.
What HMO works do we carry out in North Shields?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across North Shields and NE29 and NE30.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in North Shields
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in North Shields
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in North Shields
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in North Shields
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in North Shields
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in North Shields
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in North Shields
- Student HMO refurbishment in North Shields
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in North Shields
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in North Shields
- Communal kitchen refits in North Shields
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Shields
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Shields
- Fire alarm and detection systems in North Shields
- Fire doors in North Shields
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in North Shields
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Shields
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Shields
- Sound insulation in North Shields
- EPC and energy upgrades in North Shields
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Shields
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in North Shields
- Extensions for extra rooms in North Shields
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in North Shields
HMO rules for North Shields
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 North Shields
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,050 – £8,300 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of North Shields?
Yes. We work across North Shields and the NE29 and NE30 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Tynemouth, South Shields, Whitley Bay.
Does a shared house in North Shields 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 North Shields?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.