A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Gosport is 14 miles south-east of Southampton. We price large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO1 and PO12
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gosport involve?
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
Which rules apply in Gosport?
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 Gosport 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 Gosport?
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gosport follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Gosport landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gosport
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 Gosport?
Yes. We work across Gosport and the PO1 and PO12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Portsmouth, Fareham, Ryde.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gosport?
With the local council for the address. 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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Gosport?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Gosport
- Portsmouth · 2 mi
- Fareham · 4 mi
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Waterlooville · 7 mi
- Havant · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- All of Hampshire
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