A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Loughborough we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Loughborough, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE11 and LE12
- Location
- 9 miles north of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Loughborough involve?
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
Which rules apply in Loughborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Loughborough 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.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Loughborough?
| 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 | £3,400 – £6,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,350 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,950 – £5,800 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,900 – £9,700 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Loughborough 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 Loughborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Loughborough.
When do Loughborough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Loughborough:
- 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 Loughborough
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 Loughborough?
Yes. We work across Loughborough and the LE11 and LE12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Coalville, Leicester, Long Eaton.
Does a shared house in Loughborough 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 Loughborough?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Loughborough
- Coalville · 8 mi
- Leicester · 9 mi
- Long Eaton · 10 mi
- West Bridgford · 12 mi
- Oadby · 12 mi
- Nottingham · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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- Ensuite installation in Loughborough
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