- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CW12
- Location
- 11 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent
Shared houses in Congleton range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Congleton?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Congleton. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Congleton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Congleton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Congleton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Congleton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Congleton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Congleton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Congleton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Congleton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Congleton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Congleton
- Communal kitchen refits in Congleton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Congleton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Congleton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Congleton
- Fire doors in Congleton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Congleton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Congleton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Congleton
- Sound insulation in Congleton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Congleton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Congleton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Congleton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Congleton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Congleton
HMO rules for Congleton
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Congleton
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Kidsgrove (5 mi)
- Macclesfield (8 mi)
- Crewe (11 mi)
- Stoke-on-Trent (11 mi)
- Newcastle under Lyme (11 mi)
- Wilmslow (11 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Congleton?
Yes. We work across Congleton and the CW12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Kidsgrove, Macclesfield, Crewe.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Congleton?
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 Congleton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.