In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Greater Manchester, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North West
- Postcode areas
- M, OL, BL, SK
- Towns on our list
- 40
What HMO rules apply in Greater Manchester?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
HMO services in Greater Manchester
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Greater Manchester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Greater Manchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Greater Manchester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Greater Manchester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greater Manchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greater Manchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greater Manchester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Greater Manchester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Greater Manchester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Greater Manchester
- Communal kitchen refits in Greater Manchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greater Manchester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Greater Manchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Greater Manchester
- Fire doors in Greater Manchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greater Manchester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Greater Manchester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Greater Manchester
- Sound insulation in Greater Manchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Greater Manchester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Greater Manchester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Greater Manchester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Greater Manchester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Greater Manchester
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Greater Manchester?
Yes. We cover the whole of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater Manchester?
HMOs in Greater Manchester are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Greater Manchester?
Our guide prices for Greater Manchester use the North West adjustment of -4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.