- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M17, M32, M33 and M41
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of Manchester
Stretford is a town of around 40,000 people, 4 miles south-west of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from M17, M32, M33 and M41 out to Old Trafford, Urmston.
What HMO works do we carry out in Stretford?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Stretford and M17, M32, M33 and M41.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stretford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stretford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stretford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stretford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stretford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stretford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stretford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stretford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stretford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stretford
- Communal kitchen refits in Stretford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stretford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stretford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stretford
- Fire doors in Stretford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stretford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stretford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stretford
- Sound insulation in Stretford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stretford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stretford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stretford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stretford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stretford
HMO rules for Stretford
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Stretford
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Stretford do you work in?
All of them, including M17, M32, M33 and M41, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Stretford 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 Stretford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.