- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M11, M35, M40 and M43
- Location
- 3 miles north-east of Manchester
Shared houses in Failsworth range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Failsworth?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Failsworth and M11, M35, M40 and M43.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Failsworth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Failsworth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Failsworth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Failsworth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Failsworth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Failsworth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Failsworth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Failsworth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Failsworth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Failsworth
- Communal kitchen refits in Failsworth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Failsworth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Failsworth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Failsworth
- Fire doors in Failsworth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Failsworth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Failsworth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Failsworth
- Sound insulation in Failsworth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Failsworth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Failsworth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Failsworth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Failsworth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Failsworth
HMO rules for Failsworth
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 Failsworth
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| 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
- Droylsden (2 mi)
- Ashton-under-Lyne (3 mi)
- Chadderton (3 mi)
- Oldham (3 mi)
- Manchester (3 mi)
- Middleton (3 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Failsworth do you work in?
All of them, including M11, M35, M40 and M43, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Failsworth 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 Failsworth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.