- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
Our Blackpool work covers FY1 and FY3 and the surrounding area, 15 miles west of Preston, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Lancashire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Blackpool?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Blackpool and FY1 and FY3.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Blackpool
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blackpool
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blackpool
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blackpool
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blackpool
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackpool
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackpool
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blackpool
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blackpool
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Blackpool
- Communal kitchen refits in Blackpool
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackpool
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackpool
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackpool
- Fire doors in Blackpool
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackpool
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackpool
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blackpool
- Sound insulation in Blackpool
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blackpool
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blackpool
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Blackpool
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blackpool
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blackpool
HMO rules for Blackpool
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Blackpool
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Thornton-Cleveleys (4 mi)
- Fylde (6 mi)
- Lytham St Annes (6 mi)
- Fleetwood (8 mi)
- Southport (12 mi)
- Preston (15 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Blackpool?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Blackpool the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles), Fylde (6 miles), Lytham St Annes (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.