- Area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- RH12
- Location
- 18 miles north-west of Brighton
Our Horsham work covers RH12 and the surrounding area, 18 miles north-west of Brighton, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across West Sussex.
What HMO works do we carry out in Horsham?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Horsham. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Horsham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Horsham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Horsham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Horsham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Horsham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Horsham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Horsham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Horsham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Horsham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Horsham
- Communal kitchen refits in Horsham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Horsham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Horsham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Horsham
- Fire doors in Horsham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Horsham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Horsham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Horsham
- Sound insulation in Horsham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Horsham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Horsham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Horsham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Horsham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Horsham
HMO rules for Horsham
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
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 Horsham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Crawley (7 mi)
- Horley (11 mi)
- Haywards Heath (11 mi)
- Burgess Hill (11 mi)
- Reigate (13 mi)
- Redhill (14 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Horsham?
Yes. We work across Horsham and the RH12 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath.
Does a shared house in Horsham 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 Horsham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.