- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WA3 and WA12
- Location
- 15 miles west of Manchester
From Newton-le-Willows (2 miles away) to the centre of Golborne, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Golborne?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Golborne, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Golborne
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Golborne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Golborne
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Golborne
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Golborne
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Golborne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Golborne
- Student HMO refurbishment in Golborne
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Golborne
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Golborne
- Communal kitchen refits in Golborne
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Golborne
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Golborne
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Golborne
- Fire doors in Golborne
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Golborne
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Golborne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Golborne
- Sound insulation in Golborne
- EPC and energy upgrades in Golborne
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Golborne
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Golborne
- Extensions for extra rooms in Golborne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Golborne
HMO rules for Golborne
- 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.
- 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).
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 Golborne
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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
- Newton-le-Willows (2 mi)
- Ashton in Makerfield (2 mi)
- Leigh (3 mi)
- Hindley (4 mi)
- Wigan (5 mi)
- Atherton (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Golborne?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Golborne the nearest towns on our list are Newton-le-Willows (2 miles), Ashton in Makerfield (2 miles), Leigh (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Golborne 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 Golborne?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.