- Area
- Wiltshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38
- Location
- 36 miles west of Reading
- Council
- Swindon Borough Council
Swindon is a place of roughly 200,000 people, 36 miles west of Reading. We cover every part of it, from SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38 out to Cirencester, Chippenham.
What HMO works do we carry out in Swindon?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Swindon, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Swindon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swindon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Swindon
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Swindon
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swindon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swindon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swindon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Swindon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Swindon
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Swindon
- Communal kitchen refits in Swindon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swindon
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swindon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swindon
- Fire doors in Swindon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swindon
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swindon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swindon
- Sound insulation in Swindon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Swindon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swindon
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Swindon
- Extensions for extra rooms in Swindon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Swindon
HMO rules for Swindon
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
Swindon Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swindon before you buy or start work. Source: Swindon Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Swindon
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Swindon do you work in?
All of them, including SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38, and the surrounding parts of Wiltshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Swindon?
Swindon is covered by Swindon Borough 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 Swindon?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.