A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Yeovil 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA22 and DT9
- Location
- 36 miles south of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Yeovil involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
Which rules apply in Yeovil?
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 Yeovil before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- 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 Yeovil?
| 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 Yeovil can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Yeovil landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- 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 Yeovil
Does a seven-bed HMO need planning permission?
In England, normally yes: seven or more unrelated sharers is a sui generis use outside class C4. Wales and Northern Ireland require permission for new HMOs anyway, and in Scotland more than five residents falls outside the houses class. Councils also apply concentration policies, so we check the address first.
How far do you travel from Yeovil?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Yeovil the nearest towns on our list are Mendip (20 miles), Bridgwater (21 miles), Taunton (21 miles).
Does a shared house in Yeovil 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 Yeovil?
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 Yeovil
- Mendip · 20 mi
- Bridgwater · 21 mi
- Taunton · 21 mi
- Weymouth · 24 mi
- Frome · 24 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 26 mi
- All of Somerset
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