- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DH4, NE37 and NE38
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
From Chester-le-Street (4 miles away) to the centre of Washington, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Washington?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Washington. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Washington
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Washington
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Washington
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Washington
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Washington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Washington
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Washington
- Student HMO refurbishment in Washington
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Washington
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Washington
- Communal kitchen refits in Washington
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Washington
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Washington
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Washington
- Fire doors in Washington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Washington
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Washington
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Washington
- Sound insulation in Washington
- EPC and energy upgrades in Washington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Washington
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Washington
- Extensions for extra rooms in Washington
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Washington
HMO rules for Washington
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Washington
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| 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 |
| 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
- Chester-le-Street (4 mi)
- Felling (4 mi)
- Houghton-Le-Spring (5 mi)
- Hebburn (5 mi)
- Sunderland (5 mi)
- Gateshead (5 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Washington do you work in?
All of them, including DH4, NE37 and NE38, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Washington 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 Washington?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.