Communal kitchens and bathrooms in Clay Cross

We carry out HMO kitchen and bathroom projects in Clay Cross and across Derbyshire, from the first measured survey to a house that is ready for its licence inspection.

Our base in Great Barr is about 47 miles from Clay Cross, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Quotes itemised so you can compare

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Free survey in Clay Cross

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

If the property is in Clay Cross, the council that matters is North East Derbyshire District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.

HMO rules in North East Derbyshire District Council

Rule	North East Derbyshire District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Not confirmed
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Not confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm North East Derbyshire District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether North East Derbyshire District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Communal kitchens and bathrooms for Clay Cross landlords

We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Clay Cross, sized to the amenity standards the local council applies to the number of people in the house. Those standards differ between councils, so we check the current version for Clay Cross before drawing anything.

Fittings for houses in Clay Cross are chosen for heavy daily use: sealed worktops, wipe-clean wall panels, separate food storage and isolation valves on every fitting. Across Derbyshire, each kitchen gets the heat detection and fire blanket the fire risk assessment calls for.

Isolation valves on every fitting
Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring
Heat detection and fire blanket where required
Extract ventilation and certified electrical work
Separate food storage space for each occupant

Communal kitchens and bathrooms near Clay Cross

Alfreton 5 miles
Chesterfield 5.3 miles
Matlock 6.2 miles
Bolsover 6.6 miles
Sutton-in-Ashfield 6.9 miles
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 8.4 miles

Questions about HMO kitchen and bathroom in Clay Cross

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Clay Cross?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Clay Cross?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

Does a converted HMO in Clay Cross need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. North East Derbyshire District Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

Do I need planning permission to convert a house to an HMO in Clay Cross?

It depends on the number of occupants and whether North East Derbyshire District Council has an Article 4 direction covering the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We check the position for your street before quoting.