A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Portishead (BS20) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS20
- Location
- 8 miles west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Portishead involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
Which rules apply in Portishead?
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 Portishead 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.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Portishead?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Portishead follows a site visit.
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 Portishead landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Portishead:
- 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 Portishead
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.
Do you cover all of Portishead?
Yes. We work across Portishead and the BS20 postcode areas, plus the rest of Somerset. Nearby places we also cover include Nailsea, Clevedon, Bristol.
Does a shared house in Portishead 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 Portishead?
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 Portishead
- Nailsea · 3 mi
- Clevedon · 5 mi
- Bristol · 8 mi
- Kingswood · 11 mi
- Mangotsfield · 11 mi
- Newport (Newport) · 12 mi
- All of Somerset
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- Ensuite installation in Portishead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Portishead
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- Fire doors in Portishead
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