In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Worcestershire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- WR, DY, B, GL
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Worcestershire?
- 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 Worcestershire
HMO services in Worcestershire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Worcestershire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Worcestershire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Worcestershire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Worcestershire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Worcestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Worcestershire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Worcestershire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Worcestershire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Worcestershire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Worcestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Worcestershire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Worcestershire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Worcestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Worcestershire
- Fire doors in Worcestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Worcestershire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcestershire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Worcestershire
- Sound insulation in Worcestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Worcestershire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Worcestershire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Worcestershire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Worcestershire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Worcestershire
Guide prices in Worcestershire
| 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 | £3,500 – £6,500 | 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 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Worcestershire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern.
Who licenses HMOs in Worcestershire?
HMOs in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
Our guide prices for Worcestershire use the West Midlands adjustment of +0% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.