- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BL4, M28 and M38
- Location
- 7 miles west of Manchester
From Farnworth (2 miles away) to the centre of Walkden, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Walkden?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Walkden. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Walkden
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Walkden
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Walkden
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Walkden
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Walkden
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Walkden
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Walkden
- Student HMO refurbishment in Walkden
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Walkden
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Walkden
- Communal kitchen refits in Walkden
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Walkden
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Walkden
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Walkden
- Fire doors in Walkden
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Walkden
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Walkden
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Walkden
- Sound insulation in Walkden
- EPC and energy upgrades in Walkden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Walkden
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Walkden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Walkden
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Walkden
HMO rules for Walkden
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Walkden
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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
How far do you travel from Walkden?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Walkden the nearest towns on our list are Farnworth (2 miles), Swinton (2 miles), Tyldesley (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Walkden 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 Walkden?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.