- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- CV, B, OX, GL
- Main towns
- Nuneaton, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Bedworth
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Warwickshire involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
Which rules apply in Warwickshire?
- 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 Warwickshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £30,000 – £75,000 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,500 – £6,500 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | 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 Warwickshire
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Warwickshire
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.
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 Warwickshire?
Yes, across the whole of Warwickshire, including Nuneaton, Rugby, Royal Leamington Spa.
Who licenses HMOs in Warwickshire?
HMOs in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire
- House to HMO conversion in Warwickshire
- Ensuite installation in Warwickshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Warwickshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Warwickshire
- Fire doors in Warwickshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Warwickshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Warwickshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Warwickshire