A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Kempston Hardwick (MK42, MK43 and MK45) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- MK42, MK43 and MK45
- Location
- 27 miles west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Kempston Hardwick involve?
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Kempston Hardwick?
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 Kempston Hardwick before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Kempston Hardwick?
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,850 – £4,750 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,350 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kempston Hardwick can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 10–20 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Kempston Hardwick landlords need it?
Landlords in Kempston Hardwick most often ask us for this when:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Kempston Hardwick
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
Which postcodes in Kempston Hardwick do you work in?
All of them, including MK42, MK43 and MK45, and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire.
Does a shared house in Kempston Hardwick 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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Kempston Hardwick?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Kempston Hardwick
- Bedford · 3 mi
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- Saint Neots · 13 mi
- Hitchin · 13 mi
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