In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Merseyside, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- North West
- Postcode areas
- L, CH, WA, PR
- Towns on our list
- 19
What HMO rules apply in Merseyside?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
HMO services in Merseyside
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Merseyside
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Merseyside
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Merseyside
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Merseyside
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Merseyside
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Merseyside
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Merseyside
- Student HMO refurbishment in Merseyside
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Merseyside
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Merseyside
- Communal kitchen refits in Merseyside
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Merseyside
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Merseyside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Merseyside
- Fire doors in Merseyside
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Merseyside
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Merseyside
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Merseyside
- Sound insulation in Merseyside
- EPC and energy upgrades in Merseyside
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Merseyside
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Merseyside
- Extensions for extra rooms in Merseyside
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Merseyside
Guide prices in Merseyside
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Merseyside?
Yes. We cover the whole of Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport.
Who licenses HMOs in Merseyside?
HMOs in Merseyside are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in Merseyside?
Our guide prices for Merseyside use the North West adjustment of -4% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.