In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Cheshire, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North West
- Postcode areas
- CW, WA, CH, SK
- Towns on our list
- 12
What HMO rules apply in Cheshire?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Cheshire
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port Town
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Macclesfield
- Northwich
- Great Sankey
- Winsford
- Congleton
- Wilmslow
HMO services in Cheshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cheshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cheshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cheshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cheshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cheshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cheshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cheshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cheshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cheshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cheshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Cheshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cheshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cheshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cheshire
- Fire doors in Cheshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cheshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cheshire
- Sound insulation in Cheshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cheshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cheshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cheshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cheshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cheshire
Guide prices in Cheshire
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,350 – £6,250 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Cheshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Town.
Who licenses HMOs in Cheshire?
HMOs in Cheshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Cheshire?
Our guide prices for Cheshire use the North West adjustment of -4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.