In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Wiltshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- South West
- Postcode areas
- SN, SP, BA, RG
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Wiltshire?
- 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 Wiltshire
HMO services in Wiltshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wiltshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wiltshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wiltshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wiltshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wiltshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wiltshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wiltshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wiltshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wiltshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wiltshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Wiltshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wiltshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wiltshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wiltshire
- Fire doors in Wiltshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wiltshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wiltshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wiltshire
- Sound insulation in Wiltshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wiltshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wiltshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wiltshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wiltshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wiltshire
Guide prices in Wiltshire
| 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 | £3,650 – £6,750 | 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 | £4,150 – £9,350 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Wiltshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham.
Who licenses HMOs in Wiltshire?
HMOs in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire?
Our guide prices for Wiltshire use the South West adjustment of +4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.