- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OL2
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Manchester
Our Royton work covers OL2 and the surrounding area, 7 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 Royton?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Royton. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Royton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Royton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Royton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Royton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Royton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Royton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Royton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Royton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Royton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Royton
- Communal kitchen refits in Royton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Royton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Royton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Royton
- Fire doors in Royton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Royton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Royton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Royton
- Sound insulation in Royton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Royton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Royton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Royton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Royton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Royton
HMO rules for Royton
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Royton
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Royton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Royton the nearest towns on our list are Chadderton (2 miles), Oldham (2 miles), Middleton (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Royton 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 Royton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.