- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- HR, SY, WR, LD
- Main towns
- Hereford
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Herefordshire involve?
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Bike and bin storage
Which rules apply in Herefordshire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Herefordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,000 | wall |
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs by town in Herefordshire
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Herefordshire
Can every room have an ensuite?
Only where the room is still big enough after the ensuite is taken out and drainage can be reached. We check both before designing.
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across Herefordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford.
Who licenses HMOs in Herefordshire?
HMOs in Herefordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Herefordshire
- Ensuite installation in Herefordshire
- Sound insulation in Herefordshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Herefordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Herefordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Herefordshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Herefordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Herefordshire