- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WN1, WN2 and WN3
- Location
- 15 miles south of Preston
Wigan is a place of roughly 180,000 people, 15 miles south of Preston. We cover every part of it, from WN1, WN2 and WN3 out to Hindley, Ashton in Makerfield.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wigan?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Wigan. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wigan
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wigan
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wigan
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wigan
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wigan
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wigan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wigan
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wigan
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wigan
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wigan
- Communal kitchen refits in Wigan
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wigan
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wigan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wigan
- Fire doors in Wigan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigan
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wigan
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wigan
- Sound insulation in Wigan
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wigan
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wigan
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wigan
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wigan
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wigan
HMO rules for Wigan
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Wigan
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Hindley (2 mi)
- Ashton in Makerfield (4 mi)
- Westhoughton (5 mi)
- Golborne (5 mi)
- Skelmersdale (6 mi)
- Leigh (6 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Wigan?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Wigan the nearest towns on our list are Hindley (2 miles), Ashton in Makerfield (4 miles), Westhoughton (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Wigan 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 Wigan?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.