- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PR7
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Preston
Chorley is a town of about 34,000 people, 9 miles south-east of Preston. We cover every part of it, from PR7 out to Leyland, Darwen.
What HMO works do we carry out in Chorley?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Chorley and PR7.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Chorley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chorley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Chorley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Chorley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Chorley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chorley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chorley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Chorley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Chorley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Chorley
- Communal kitchen refits in Chorley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chorley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chorley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chorley
- Fire doors in Chorley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chorley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chorley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chorley
- Sound insulation in Chorley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chorley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chorley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chorley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Chorley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chorley
HMO rules for Chorley
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Chorley
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | 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
Do you cover all of Chorley?
Yes. We work across Chorley and the PR7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Leyland, Darwen, Wigan.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chorley?
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 Chorley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.