- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CV1 and CV3
- Location
- 17 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Coventry City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Kenilworth (5 miles away) to the centre of Coventry, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Coventry?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Coventry. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Coventry
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coventry
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Coventry
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Coventry
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Coventry
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coventry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Coventry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Coventry
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Coventry
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Coventry
- Communal kitchen refits in Coventry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Coventry
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Coventry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Coventry
- Fire doors in Coventry
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Coventry
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coventry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Coventry
- Sound insulation in Coventry
- EPC and energy upgrades in Coventry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coventry
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Coventry
- Extensions for extra rooms in Coventry
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Coventry
HMO rules for Coventry
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
Coventry City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area C3-C4 Article 4 Direction covering 11 wards (incl. Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, Foleshill, Sherbourne, Wainbody), in force 30 Sep 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 4 May 2025-3 May 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Coventry before you buy or start work. Source: Coventry City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Coventry
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Kenilworth (5 mi)
- Bedworth (5 mi)
- Nuneaton (8 mi)
- Royal Leamington Spa (8 mi)
- Warwick (9 mi)
- Rugby (11 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Coventry?
Yes. We work across Coventry and the CV1 and CV3 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Kenilworth, Bedworth, Nuneaton.
Which council covers HMOs in Coventry?
Coventry is covered by Coventry 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 Coventry?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.