- Area
- Wiltshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SN14 and SN15
- Location
- 20 miles east of Bristol
From Trowbridge (10 miles away) to the centre of Chippenham, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Chippenham?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Chippenham, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Chippenham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chippenham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Chippenham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Chippenham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chippenham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chippenham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chippenham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chippenham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Chippenham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Chippenham
- Communal kitchen refits in Chippenham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chippenham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chippenham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chippenham
- Fire doors in Chippenham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chippenham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chippenham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chippenham
- Sound insulation in Chippenham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chippenham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chippenham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chippenham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chippenham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chippenham
HMO rules for Chippenham
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Chippenham
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Chippenham?
Yes. We work across Chippenham and the SN14 and SN15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Wiltshire. Nearby places we also cover include Trowbridge, Bath, Yate.
Does a shared house in Chippenham 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 Chippenham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.