- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SK1, SK2, SK3 and SK4
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Manchester
Shared houses in Stockport range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Stockport?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Stockport, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stockport
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stockport
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stockport
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stockport
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stockport
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stockport
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stockport
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stockport
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stockport
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stockport
- Communal kitchen refits in Stockport
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stockport
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stockport
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stockport
- Fire doors in Stockport
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stockport
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stockport
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stockport
- Sound insulation in Stockport
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stockport
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stockport
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stockport
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stockport
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stockport
HMO rules for Stockport
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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.
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 Stockport
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| 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
Questions
Do you cover all of Stockport?
Yes. We work across Stockport and the SK1, SK2, SK3 and SK4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Hazel Grove, Cheadle Hulme, Denton.
Does a shared house in Stockport 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 Stockport?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.