- Area
- Wiltshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BA14
- Location
- 19 miles south-east of Bristol
Shared houses in Trowbridge range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Trowbridge?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Trowbridge and BA14.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Trowbridge
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Trowbridge
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Trowbridge
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Trowbridge
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Trowbridge
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Trowbridge
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Trowbridge
- Student HMO refurbishment in Trowbridge
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Trowbridge
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Trowbridge
- Communal kitchen refits in Trowbridge
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Trowbridge
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Trowbridge
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Trowbridge
- Fire doors in Trowbridge
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Trowbridge
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Trowbridge
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Trowbridge
- Sound insulation in Trowbridge
- EPC and energy upgrades in Trowbridge
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Trowbridge
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Trowbridge
- Extensions for extra rooms in Trowbridge
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Trowbridge
HMO rules for Trowbridge
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Trowbridge
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| 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 rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Trowbridge?
Yes. We work across Trowbridge and the BA14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Wiltshire. Nearby places we also cover include Bath, Frome, Chippenham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Trowbridge?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Trowbridge?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.