- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OL16
- Location
- 10 miles north of Manchester
Our Rochdale work covers OL16 and the surrounding area, 10 miles north of Manchester, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater Manchester.
What HMO works do we carry out in Rochdale?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Rochdale, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Rochdale
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rochdale
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rochdale
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Rochdale
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rochdale
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rochdale
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rochdale
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rochdale
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Rochdale
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Rochdale
- Communal kitchen refits in Rochdale
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rochdale
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rochdale
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rochdale
- Fire doors in Rochdale
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rochdale
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rochdale
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rochdale
- Sound insulation in Rochdale
- EPC and energy upgrades in Rochdale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rochdale
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rochdale
- Extensions for extra rooms in Rochdale
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rochdale
HMO rules for Rochdale
- 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 Rochdale
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Rochdale?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Rochdale the nearest towns on our list are Heywood (3 miles), Royton (4 miles), Middleton (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.