A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Tiverton we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Location
- 12 miles north of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tiverton involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
Which rules apply in Tiverton?
Here is what usually applies to a Tiverton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Tiverton?
| 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 |
Prices in Tiverton are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (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 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Tiverton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Tiverton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tiverton:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tiverton
What fire alarm does a large HMO need?
The fire risk assessment and the council decide; alarm grades come from guidance, not statute. For larger HMOs, council guides and the NI fire service guide commonly point to a Grade A panel system covering escape routes and rooms. We fit to the specification set, and give you the commissioning certificate.
Do you cover all of Tiverton?
Yes. We work across Tiverton and the EX16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Exeter, Heavitree, Taunton.
Does a shared house in Tiverton 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 Tiverton?
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 Tiverton
- Exeter · 12 mi
- Heavitree · 13 mi
- Taunton · 19 mi
- Exmouth · 20 mi
- Newton Abbot · 26 mi
- Bridgwater · 26 mi
- All of Devon
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