A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Sudbury, a town of about 24,000 people in Suffolk, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- CO10
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sudbury involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Sudbury?
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 Sudbury before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Sudbury?
| 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 | £3,700 – £6,900 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,850 – £4,750 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,350 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,250 – £10,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
Prices in Sudbury are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 10–20 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Sudbury landlords need it?
Landlords in Sudbury most often ask us for this when:
- 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 Sudbury
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Which postcodes in Sudbury do you work in?
All of them, including CO10, and the surrounding parts of Suffolk.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sudbury?
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 Sudbury?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Sudbury
- Colchester · 13 mi
- Haverhill · 13 mi
- Braintree · 13 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 14 mi
- Stowmarket · 15 mi
- Witham · 17 mi
- All of Suffolk
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