In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across West Sussex, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South East
- Postcode areas
- RH, PO, BN, GU
- Towns on our list
- 9
What HMO rules apply in West Sussex?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in West Sussex
HMO services in West Sussex
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in West Sussex
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in West Sussex
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in West Sussex
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in West Sussex
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Sussex
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Sussex
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Sussex
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Sussex
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in West Sussex
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in West Sussex
- Communal kitchen refits in West Sussex
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Sussex
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Sussex
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Sussex
- Fire doors in West Sussex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in West Sussex
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Sussex
- Rewires and EICR remedials in West Sussex
- Sound insulation in West Sussex
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Sussex
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Sussex
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in West Sussex
- Extensions for extra rooms in West Sussex
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in West Sussex
Guide prices in West Sussex
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in West Sussex?
Yes. We cover the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Sussex?
HMOs in West Sussex are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in West Sussex?
Our guide prices for West Sussex use the South East adjustment of +12% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.