A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Redruth (TR15 and TR16) 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
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR15 and TR16
- Location
- 49 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Redruth involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
Which rules apply in Redruth?
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 Redruth 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.
- 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.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Redruth?
| 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 | £3,650 – £6,750 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,800 – £4,700 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Redruth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Redruth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Redruth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Redruth:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Redruth
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Do you cover all of Redruth?
Yes. We work across Redruth and the TR15 and TR16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Camborne, Truro, Falmouth.
Does a shared house in Redruth 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 Redruth?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Redruth
- Camborne · 4 mi
- Truro · 8 mi
- Falmouth · 9 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- St Austell · 21 mi
- Plymouth · 49 mi
- All of Cornwall
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