- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SK9
- Location
- 11 miles south of Manchester
Wilmslow is a town of about 26,000 people, 11 miles south of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from SK9 out to Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wilmslow?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Wilmslow and SK9.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wilmslow
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wilmslow
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wilmslow
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wilmslow
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wilmslow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wilmslow
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wilmslow
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wilmslow
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wilmslow
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wilmslow
- Communal kitchen refits in Wilmslow
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wilmslow
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wilmslow
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wilmslow
- Fire doors in Wilmslow
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wilmslow
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wilmslow
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wilmslow
- Sound insulation in Wilmslow
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wilmslow
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wilmslow
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wilmslow
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wilmslow
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wilmslow
HMO rules for Wilmslow
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Wilmslow
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Cheadle Hulme (4 mi)
- Hazel Grove (6 mi)
- Altrincham (6 mi)
- Macclesfield (6 mi)
- Stockport (6 mi)
- Sale (8 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Wilmslow do you work in?
All of them, including SK9, and the surrounding parts of Cheshire.
Does a shared house in Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.