A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. In Redruth, a town of around 45,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR15 and TR16
- Location
- 49 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Redruth involve?
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
Which rules apply in Redruth?
Here is what usually applies to a Redruth 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.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Redruth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £31,200 – £78,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Redruth 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 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Redruth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Redruth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Redruth:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Redruth
What is the smallest room I can let?
In a licensed HMO in England, a room for one person aged 10 or over must be at least 6.51 square metres, not counting floor under a ceiling lower than 1.5 metres. Councils can set larger sizes, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards. We measure every room before you commit to a layout.
Do you cover all of Redruth?
Yes. We work across Redruth and the TR15 and TR16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Camborne, Truro, Falmouth.
Does a shared house in Redruth 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Redruth?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Redruth
- Camborne · 4 mi
- Truro · 8 mi
- Falmouth · 9 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- St Austell · 21 mi
- Plymouth · 49 mi
- All of Cornwall