- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BB10 and BB11
- Location
- 19 miles east of Preston
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Burnley range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Burnley?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Burnley, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Burnley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Burnley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burnley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Burnley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Burnley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Burnley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Burnley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Burnley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Burnley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Burnley
- Communal kitchen refits in Burnley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burnley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Burnley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Burnley
- Fire doors in Burnley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Burnley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burnley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Burnley
- Sound insulation in Burnley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Burnley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Burnley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Burnley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Burnley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Burnley
HMO rules for Burnley
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
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 Burnley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Nelson (Lancashire) (3 mi)
- Colne (5 mi)
- Accrington (6 mi)
- Rawtenstall (7 mi)
- Rossendale (8 mi)
- Blackburn (11 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Burnley?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Burnley the nearest towns on our list are Nelson (Lancashire) (3 miles), Colne (5 miles), Accrington (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Burnley 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 Burnley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.