HMO layout reconfiguration changes the internal plan of a shared house so the rooms, kitchens and bathrooms work together: moving or adding walls, splitting oversized rooms, merging undersized ones, or moving the kitchen off the escape route. In Eastleigh, a town of around 55,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO50
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in Eastleigh involve?
- Making good and decoration
- Measured survey and options drawings
- Fire separation for new rooms
- Merging undersized rooms
- New stud walls and door openings
Which rules apply in Eastleigh?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Eastleigh before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
How much do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in Eastleigh?
| 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 |
Prices in Eastleigh are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–4 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Eastleigh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Eastleigh landlords need it?
Landlords in Eastleigh most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen on the escape route
- Rooms below the size standard
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in Eastleigh
Can you work from my sketch?
Yes. We turn it into measured drawings and check it against the standards before you commit.
Do you cover all of Eastleigh?
Yes. We work across Eastleigh and the SO50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Southampton, Winchester, Totton.
Does a shared house in Eastleigh need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in Eastleigh?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Layout changes and room reconfiguration near Eastleigh
- Southampton · 5 mi
- Winchester · 7 mi
- Totton · 7 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Fareham · 11 mi
- Cowes · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
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