- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Seaham (5 miles away) to the centre of Sunderland, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Sunderland?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Sunderland and NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Sunderland
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Sunderland
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sunderland
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Sunderland
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Sunderland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sunderland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sunderland
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sunderland
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Sunderland
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Sunderland
- Communal kitchen refits in Sunderland
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Sunderland
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sunderland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sunderland
- Fire doors in Sunderland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sunderland
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sunderland
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sunderland
- Sound insulation in Sunderland
- EPC and energy upgrades in Sunderland
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sunderland
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sunderland
- Extensions for extra rooms in Sunderland
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sunderland
HMO rules for Sunderland
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Sunderland
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,700 – £9,200 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Seaham (5 mi)
- Washington (5 mi)
- Houghton-Le-Spring (6 mi)
- Jarrow (7 mi)
- South Shields (7 mi)
- Hebburn (7 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Sunderland do you work in?
All of them, including NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.