- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LE, CV, DE, NG
- Main towns
- Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Leicestershire involve?
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
Which rules apply in Leicestershire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
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 Leicestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £29,100 – £72,750 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,400 – £6,300 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,350 – £8,750 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) by town in Leicestershire
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Leicestershire
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
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.
Do you carry out small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) across Leicestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley.
Who licenses HMOs in Leicestershire?
HMOs in Leicestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Leicestershire
- House to HMO conversion in Leicestershire
- Ensuite installation in Leicestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Leicestershire
- Communal kitchen refits in Leicestershire
- Fire doors in Leicestershire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Leicestershire
- Sound insulation in Leicestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Leicestershire