A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Worthing, a place of roughly 110,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN13 and BN14
- Location
- 10 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Worthing involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
Which rules apply in Worthing?
Here is what usually applies to a Worthing 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 Worthing?
| 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 Worthing 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 Worthing 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 Worthing
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.
How far do you travel from Worthing?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Worthing the nearest towns on our list are Portslade (7 miles), Littlehampton (7 miles), Hove (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Worthing 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 Worthing?
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 Worthing
- Portslade · 7 mi
- Littlehampton · 7 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 10 mi
- Bognor Regis · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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