A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. In Gosport, a town of around 80,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO1 and PO12
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gosport involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Decoration and durable flooring
Which rules apply in Gosport?
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gosport must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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 Gosport?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Gosport are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (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 4–10 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 Gosport landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gosport
Can I keep a lounge in a small HMO?
Yes, and many councils expect some shared living space where bedrooms are at the smaller end of the size range. We plan the layout so the house works for sharers and meets the local standard.
Which postcodes in Gosport do you work in?
All of them, including PO1 and PO12, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gosport?
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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Gosport?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Gosport
- Portsmouth · 2 mi
- Fareham · 4 mi
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Waterlooville · 7 mi
- Havant · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- All of Hampshire