- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BL1, BL11 and BL78
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Manchester
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Bolton is a place of roughly 140,000 people, 11 miles north-west of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from BL1, BL11 and BL78 out to Farnworth, Westhoughton.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bolton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Bolton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bolton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bolton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bolton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bolton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bolton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bolton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bolton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bolton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bolton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bolton
- Communal kitchen refits in Bolton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bolton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bolton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bolton
- Fire doors in Bolton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bolton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bolton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bolton
- Sound insulation in Bolton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bolton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bolton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bolton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bolton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bolton
HMO rules for Bolton
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Bolton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| 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 |
| 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
Questions
Which postcodes in Bolton do you work in?
All of them, including BL1, BL11 and BL78, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Bolton 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 Bolton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.