In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Lancashire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North West
- Postcode areas
- PR, BB, LA, FY
- Towns on our list
- 20
What HMO rules apply in Lancashire?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Fylde
- Rossendale
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson (Lancashire)
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
HMO services in Lancashire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Lancashire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lancashire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lancashire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lancashire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lancashire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lancashire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lancashire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lancashire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lancashire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Lancashire
- Communal kitchen refits in Lancashire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lancashire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lancashire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lancashire
- Fire doors in Lancashire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lancashire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lancashire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lancashire
- Sound insulation in Lancashire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lancashire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lancashire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lancashire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lancashire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lancashire
Guide prices in Lancashire
| 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 |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,850 – £8,650 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Lancashire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool.
Who licenses HMOs in Lancashire?
HMOs in Lancashire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Lancashire?
Our guide prices for Lancashire use the North West adjustment of -4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.