A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Evesham is 27 miles south of Birmingham. 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR11
- Location
- 27 miles south of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Evesham involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
Which rules apply in Evesham?
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 Evesham 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.
- 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 Evesham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Evesham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Evesham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Evesham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Evesham:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Evesham
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.
Do you cover all of Evesham?
Yes. We work across Evesham and the WR11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Tewkesbury, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Evesham?
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 Evesham?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Evesham
- Tewkesbury · 11 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 12 mi
- Worcester · 13 mi
- Cheltenham · 14 mi
- Droitwich · 15 mi
- Redditch · 15 mi
- All of Worcestershire