- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Manchester
Our Oldham work covers OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9 and the surrounding area, 6 miles north-east of Manchester, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater Manchester.
What HMO works do we carry out in Oldham?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Oldham and OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Oldham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Oldham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oldham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oldham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Oldham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Oldham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Oldham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oldham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Oldham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Oldham
- Communal kitchen refits in Oldham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oldham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oldham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oldham
- Fire doors in Oldham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oldham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oldham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Oldham
- Sound insulation in Oldham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Oldham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Oldham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Oldham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Oldham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Oldham
HMO rules for Oldham
- 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).
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Oldham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
- Chadderton (1 mi)
- Royton (2 mi)
- Failsworth (3 mi)
- Middleton (3 mi)
- Ashton-under-Lyne (4 mi)
- Droylsden (4 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Oldham do you work in?
All of them, including OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Oldham?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Oldham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.