A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. For a house in Bognor Regis we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- Location
- 24 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bognor Regis involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
Which rules apply in Bognor Regis?
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 Bognor Regis 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.
- 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 Bognor Regis?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis landlords need it?
Landlords in Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis
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 cover all of Bognor Regis?
Yes. We work across Bognor Regis and the PO21 and PO22 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Chichester, Littlehampton, Worthing.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bognor Regis?
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 Bognor Regis?
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 Bognor Regis
- Chichester · 6 mi
- Littlehampton · 6 mi
- Worthing · 14 mi
- Havant · 14 mi
- Waterlooville · 17 mi
- Portsmouth · 18 mi
- All of West Sussex
Other HMO services in Bognor Regis
- House to HMO conversion in Bognor Regis
- Ensuite installation in Bognor Regis
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bognor Regis
- Communal kitchen refits in Bognor Regis
- Fire doors in Bognor Regis
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bognor Regis
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bognor Regis
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bognor Regis