- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M31, M32 and M41
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of Manchester
Shared houses in Urmston 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 Urmston?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Urmston. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Urmston
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Urmston
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Urmston
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Urmston
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Urmston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Urmston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Urmston
- Student HMO refurbishment in Urmston
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Urmston
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Urmston
- Communal kitchen refits in Urmston
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Urmston
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Urmston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Urmston
- Fire doors in Urmston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Urmston
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Urmston
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Urmston
- Sound insulation in Urmston
- EPC and energy upgrades in Urmston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Urmston
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Urmston
- Extensions for extra rooms in Urmston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Urmston
HMO rules for Urmston
- 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 Urmston
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Urmston do you work in?
All of them, including M31, M32 and M41, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Urmston?
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 Urmston?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.