- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WA7 and WA8
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Liverpool
Our Runcorn work covers WA7 and WA8 and the surrounding area, 11 miles south-east of Liverpool, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Cheshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Runcorn?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Runcorn and WA7 and WA8.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Runcorn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Runcorn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Runcorn
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Runcorn
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Runcorn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Runcorn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Runcorn
- Student HMO refurbishment in Runcorn
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Runcorn
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Runcorn
- Communal kitchen refits in Runcorn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Runcorn
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Runcorn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Runcorn
- Fire doors in Runcorn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Runcorn
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Runcorn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Runcorn
- Sound insulation in Runcorn
- EPC and energy upgrades in Runcorn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Runcorn
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Runcorn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Runcorn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Runcorn
HMO rules for Runcorn
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Runcorn
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Runcorn do you work in?
All of them, including WA7 and WA8, and the surrounding parts of Cheshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Runcorn?
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 Runcorn?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.