- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M1, M2, M3 and M15
- Council
- Manchester City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Manchester work covers M1, M2, M3 and M15 and the surrounding area, in England, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater Manchester.
What HMO works do we carry out in Manchester?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Manchester and M1, M2, M3 and M15.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Manchester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Manchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Manchester
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Manchester
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Manchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Manchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Manchester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Manchester
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Manchester
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Manchester
- Communal kitchen refits in Manchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Manchester
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Manchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Manchester
- Fire doors in Manchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Manchester
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Manchester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Manchester
- Sound insulation in Manchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Manchester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Manchester
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Manchester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Manchester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Manchester
HMO rules for Manchester
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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).
Manchester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4): planning permission needed to let a house to 3+ unrelated people; direction notice 8 Oct 2010, in force 8 Oct 2011. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Street-level selective licensing in parts of wards: 1 May 2022-30 Apr 2027 (Clayton & Openshaw, Gorton & Abbey Hey, Harpurhey); 9 Aug 2023-8 Aug 2028 (Longsight, Rusholme, Levenshulme, Moss Side, Whalley Range); from 24 Feb 2025 (parts of Cheetham, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Longsight, Miles Platting & Newton Heath, Moss Side). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Manchester before you buy or start work. Source: Manchester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Manchester
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Manchester do you work in?
All of them, including M1, M2, M3 and M15, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Which council covers HMOs in Manchester?
Manchester is covered by Manchester 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 Manchester?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.