A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Stourport-on-Severn is 19 miles south-west of Birmingham. 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- DY13
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stourport-on-Severn involve?
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Stourport-on-Severn?
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 Stourport-on-Severn 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.
- 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
| 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 | £3,500 – £6,500 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,750 – £4,500 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,000 – £6,000 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stourport-on-Severn landlords need it?
Landlords in Stourport-on-Severn most often ask us for this when:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stourport-on-Severn
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
Do you cover all of Stourport-on-Severn?
Yes. We work across Stourport-on-Severn and the DY13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Kidderminster, Droitwich, Bromsgrove.
Does a shared house in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Stourport-on-Severn
- Kidderminster · 4 mi
- Droitwich · 7 mi
- Bromsgrove · 9 mi
- Stourbridge · 10 mi
- Worcester · 11 mi
- Kingswinford · 12 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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