- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WA5, WA8 and WA55
- Location
- 14 miles east of Liverpool
Our Great Sankey work covers WA5, WA8 and WA55 and the surrounding area, 14 miles east of Liverpool, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Cheshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Great Sankey?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Great Sankey. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Great Sankey
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Great Sankey
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Great Sankey
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Great Sankey
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Great Sankey
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Great Sankey
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Great Sankey
- Student HMO refurbishment in Great Sankey
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Great Sankey
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Great Sankey
- Communal kitchen refits in Great Sankey
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Great Sankey
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Great Sankey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Great Sankey
- Fire doors in Great Sankey
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Great Sankey
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Great Sankey
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Great Sankey
- Sound insulation in Great Sankey
- EPC and energy upgrades in Great Sankey
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Great Sankey
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Great Sankey
- Extensions for extra rooms in Great Sankey
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Great Sankey
HMO rules for Great Sankey
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
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 Great Sankey
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Great Sankey?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Great Sankey the nearest towns on our list are Warrington (2 miles), Newton-le-Willows (4 miles), Widnes (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Great Sankey need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Great Sankey?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.