- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88
- Location
- 16 miles south of Liverpool
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Chester is a town of around 90,000 people, 16 miles south of Liverpool. We cover every part of it, from CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88 out to Hawarden, Deeside.
What HMO works do we carry out in Chester?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Chester and CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Chester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Chester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Chester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Chester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Chester
- Communal kitchen refits in Chester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chester
- Fire doors in Chester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chester
- Sound insulation in Chester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chester
HMO rules for Chester
- 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).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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.
Guide prices in Chester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Chester?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Chester the nearest towns on our list are Hawarden (6 miles), Deeside (6 miles), Ellesmere Port Town (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chester?
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.
What HMO services do you offer in Chester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.