A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Broadstairs is in Kent. We price small HMO conversions (3–6 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT10 and CT11
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Broadstairs involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- 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 Broadstairs?
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 Broadstairs 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.
- 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 Broadstairs?
| 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 Broadstairs 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?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Broadstairs landlords need it?
Landlords in Broadstairs most often ask us for this 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 Broadstairs
How many bathrooms does a small HMO need?
National rules in England say amenities must be adequate for the number of sharers, and councils set the numbers: often a bathroom plus a separate WC at five people and a second bathroom from six. We work to the figure your council publishes.
How far do you travel from Broadstairs?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Broadstairs the nearest towns on our list are Saint Peters (1 miles), Ramsgate (2 miles), Margate (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs?
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 Broadstairs
- Saint Peters · 1 mi
- Ramsgate · 2 mi
- Margate · 3 mi
- Deal · 9 mi
- Herne Bay · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 17 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Broadstairs
- House to HMO conversion in Broadstairs
- Ensuite installation in Broadstairs
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Broadstairs
- Communal kitchen refits in Broadstairs
- Fire doors in Broadstairs
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Broadstairs
- Extensions for extra rooms in Broadstairs
- Full HMO refurbishment in Broadstairs