- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M7, M25, M27 and M45
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of Manchester
Our Prestwich work covers M7, M25, M27 and M45 and the surrounding area, 4 miles north-west of Manchester, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater Manchester.
What HMO works do we carry out in Prestwich?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Prestwich. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Prestwich
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Prestwich
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Prestwich
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Prestwich
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Prestwich
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Prestwich
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Prestwich
- Student HMO refurbishment in Prestwich
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Prestwich
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Prestwich
- Communal kitchen refits in Prestwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Prestwich
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Prestwich
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Prestwich
- Fire doors in Prestwich
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Prestwich
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Prestwich
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Prestwich
- Sound insulation in Prestwich
- EPC and energy upgrades in Prestwich
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Prestwich
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Prestwich
- Extensions for extra rooms in Prestwich
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Prestwich
HMO rules for Prestwich
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Prestwich
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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 |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Prestwich do you work in?
All of them, including M7, M25, M27 and M45, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Prestwich 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 Prestwich?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.