- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M6, M17, M30 and M50
- Location
- 4 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Salford City Council
Eccles is a town of about 37,000 people, 4 miles west of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from M6, M17, M30 and M50 out to Swinton, Salford.
What HMO works do we carry out in Eccles?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Eccles, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Eccles
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Eccles
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Eccles
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Eccles
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Eccles
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Eccles
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eccles
- Student HMO refurbishment in Eccles
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Eccles
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Eccles
- Communal kitchen refits in Eccles
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Eccles
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Eccles
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Eccles
- Fire doors in Eccles
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Eccles
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Eccles
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Eccles
- Sound insulation in Eccles
- EPC and energy upgrades in Eccles
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Eccles
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Eccles
- Extensions for extra rooms in Eccles
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Eccles
HMO rules for Eccles
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
Salford City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 covers the whole city except Boothstown & Ellenbrook, Cadishead & Lower Irlam and Higher Irlam & Peel Green wards, from 17 Nov 2024 (earlier areas from 2018). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | New scheme from 24 Nov 2026 The small-HMO scheme ended on 19 Jul 2026. A new city-wide scheme for converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs) only runs from 24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two schemes: Eccles/Barton/Winton areas 1 Sep 2022-31 Aug 2027; Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park 21 Jan 2026-20 Jan 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Eccles before you buy or start work. Source: Salford City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Eccles
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Eccles?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Eccles the nearest towns on our list are Swinton (1 miles), Salford (2 miles), Stretford (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Eccles?
Eccles is covered by Salford City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Eccles?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.