- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BB5
- Location
- 14 miles east of Preston
From Rawtenstall (5 miles away) to the centre of Accrington, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Accrington?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Accrington. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Accrington
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Accrington
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Accrington
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Accrington
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Accrington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Accrington
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Accrington
- Student HMO refurbishment in Accrington
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Accrington
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Accrington
- Communal kitchen refits in Accrington
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Accrington
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Accrington
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Accrington
- Fire doors in Accrington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Accrington
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Accrington
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Accrington
- Sound insulation in Accrington
- EPC and energy upgrades in Accrington
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Accrington
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Accrington
- Extensions for extra rooms in Accrington
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Accrington
HMO rules for Accrington
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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 Accrington
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Rawtenstall (5 mi)
- Blackburn (5 mi)
- Darwen (6 mi)
- Rossendale (6 mi)
- Burnley (6 mi)
- Nelson (Lancashire) (8 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Accrington?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Accrington the nearest towns on our list are Rawtenstall (5 miles), Blackburn (5 miles), Darwen (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Accrington 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 Accrington?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.