- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CW9
- Location
- 19 miles south-west of Manchester
Our Northwich work covers CW9 and the surrounding area, 19 miles south-west of Manchester, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Cheshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Northwich?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Northwich. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Northwich
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Northwich
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Northwich
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Northwich
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Northwich
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northwich
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Northwich
- Student HMO refurbishment in Northwich
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Northwich
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Northwich
- Communal kitchen refits in Northwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Northwich
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Northwich
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Northwich
- Fire doors in Northwich
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northwich
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northwich
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Northwich
- Sound insulation in Northwich
- EPC and energy upgrades in Northwich
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Northwich
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Northwich
- Extensions for extra rooms in Northwich
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Northwich
HMO rules for Northwich
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Northwich
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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 |
| 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
- Winsford (5 mi)
- Warrington (10 mi)
- Runcorn (10 mi)
- Great Sankey (10 mi)
- Widnes (11 mi)
- Altrincham (11 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Northwich do you work in?
All of them, including CW9, and the surrounding parts of Cheshire.
Does a shared house in Northwich 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 Northwich?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.