- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BB1 and BB2
- Location
- 9 miles east of Preston
From Darwen (4 miles away) to the centre of Blackburn, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Blackburn?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Blackburn and BB1 and BB2.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Blackburn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blackburn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blackburn
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blackburn
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blackburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackburn
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blackburn
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blackburn
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Blackburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Blackburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackburn
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackburn
- Fire doors in Blackburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackburn
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blackburn
- Sound insulation in Blackburn
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blackburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blackburn
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Blackburn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blackburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blackburn
HMO rules for Blackburn
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Blackburn
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Blackburn do you work in?
All of them, including BB1 and BB2, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Blackburn?
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 Blackburn?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.