- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Main towns
- Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Sussex involve?
- New stud walls and door openings
- Merging undersized rooms
- Measured survey and options drawings
- Making good and decoration
- Moving kitchens off the escape route
- Fire separation for new rooms
Which rules apply in East Sussex?
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
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 layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in East Sussex?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| New stud wall and door forming a room, per room (our estimate) | £1,500 – £3,500 | £1,700 – £3,900 | room formed |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
Typical time on site: 1–4 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Layout changes and room reconfiguration by town in East Sussex
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Sussex
Do I need building control for new walls?
Non-structural partitions often do not on their own, but changes affecting fire safety, structure or drainage usually do. In an HMO conversion they are normally part of the building control application.
Can you work from my sketch?
Yes. We turn it into measured drawings and check it against the standards before you commit.
Do you carry out layout changes and room reconfiguration across East Sussex?
Yes, across the whole of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings.
Who licenses HMOs in East Sussex?
HMOs in East Sussex 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 East Sussex
- House to HMO conversion in East Sussex
- Extensions for extra rooms in East Sussex
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in East Sussex
- Ensuite installation in East Sussex
- Communal kitchen refits in East Sussex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Sussex
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Sussex
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Sussex