- Area
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WN8
- Location
- 13 miles north-east of Liverpool
Shared houses in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Skelmersdale, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Skelmersdale
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Skelmersdale
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Skelmersdale
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Skelmersdale
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Skelmersdale
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Skelmersdale
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Skelmersdale
- Student HMO refurbishment in Skelmersdale
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Skelmersdale
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Skelmersdale
- Communal kitchen refits in Skelmersdale
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Skelmersdale
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Skelmersdale
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Skelmersdale
- Fire doors in Skelmersdale
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Skelmersdale
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Skelmersdale
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Skelmersdale
- Sound insulation in Skelmersdale
- EPC and energy upgrades in Skelmersdale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Skelmersdale
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Skelmersdale
- Extensions for extra rooms in Skelmersdale
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Skelmersdale
HMO rules for Skelmersdale
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- 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 Skelmersdale
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| 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 |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Skelmersdale do you work in?
All of them, including WN8, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Does a shared house in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.