A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Taunton is 27 miles north-east of Exeter. 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- TA1
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Taunton involve?
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
Which rules apply in Taunton?
Here is what usually applies to a Taunton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Taunton?
| 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 |
Prices in Taunton are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Taunton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Taunton landlords need it?
Landlords in Taunton most often ask us for this when:
- 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 Taunton
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 Taunton?
Yes. We work across Taunton and the TA1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Somerset. Nearby places we also cover include Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Tiverton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Taunton?
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 Taunton?
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 Taunton
- Bridgwater · 9 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 16 mi
- Tiverton · 19 mi
- Yeovil · 21 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 24 mi
- Mendip · 26 mi
- All of Somerset
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