- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- OL3
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Manchester
Saddleworth is a town of about 25,000 people, 11 miles north-east of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from OL3 out to Oldham, Royton.
What HMO works do we carry out in Saddleworth?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Saddleworth, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Saddleworth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Saddleworth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Saddleworth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Saddleworth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Saddleworth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Saddleworth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Saddleworth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Saddleworth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Saddleworth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Saddleworth
- Communal kitchen refits in Saddleworth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Saddleworth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Saddleworth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Saddleworth
- Fire doors in Saddleworth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Saddleworth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Saddleworth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Saddleworth
- Sound insulation in Saddleworth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Saddleworth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Saddleworth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Saddleworth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Saddleworth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Saddleworth
HMO rules for Saddleworth
- 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.
- 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.
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 Saddleworth
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Oldham (5 mi)
- Royton (5 mi)
- Stalybridge (5 mi)
- Chadderton (6 mi)
- Ashton-under-Lyne (6 mi)
- Dukinfield (6 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Saddleworth do you work in?
All of them, including OL3, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Saddleworth?
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 Saddleworth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.