- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WN2
- Location
- 15 miles west of Manchester
From Wigan (2 miles away) to the centre of Hindley, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Hindley?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Hindley. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hindley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hindley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hindley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hindley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hindley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hindley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hindley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hindley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hindley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hindley
- Communal kitchen refits in Hindley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hindley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hindley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hindley
- Fire doors in Hindley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hindley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hindley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hindley
- Sound insulation in Hindley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hindley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hindley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hindley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hindley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hindley
HMO rules for Hindley
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Hindley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Wigan (2 mi)
- Westhoughton (3 mi)
- Leigh (4 mi)
- Atherton (4 mi)
- Golborne (4 mi)
- Ashton in Makerfield (4 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Hindley?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Hindley the nearest towns on our list are Wigan (2 miles), Westhoughton (3 miles), Leigh (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Hindley 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 Hindley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.