- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- M25, M26 and M45
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Manchester
Whitefield is a town of about 24,000 people, 5 miles north-west of Manchester. We cover every part of it, from M25, M26 and M45 out to Radcliffe, Prestwich.
What HMO works do we carry out in Whitefield?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Whitefield. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Whitefield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Whitefield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Whitefield
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Whitefield
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Whitefield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitefield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitefield
- Student HMO refurbishment in Whitefield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Whitefield
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Whitefield
- Communal kitchen refits in Whitefield
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitefield
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitefield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Whitefield
- Fire doors in Whitefield
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Whitefield
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitefield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Whitefield
- Sound insulation in Whitefield
- EPC and energy upgrades in Whitefield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitefield
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Whitefield
- Extensions for extra rooms in Whitefield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Whitefield
HMO rules for Whitefield
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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 Whitefield
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Whitefield?
Yes. We work across Whitefield and the M25, M26 and M45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Radcliffe, Prestwich, Bury.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Whitefield?
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 Whitefield?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.