- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WA11 and WN4
- Location
- 14 miles east of Liverpool
Shared houses in Ashton in Makerfield 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 Ashton in Makerfield?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Ashton in Makerfield. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Ashton in Makerfield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ashton in Makerfield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ashton in Makerfield
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ashton in Makerfield
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ashton in Makerfield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ashton in Makerfield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ashton in Makerfield
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ashton in Makerfield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ashton in Makerfield
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Ashton in Makerfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Ashton in Makerfield
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ashton in Makerfield
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ashton in Makerfield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ashton in Makerfield
- Fire doors in Ashton in Makerfield
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ashton in Makerfield
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ashton in Makerfield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ashton in Makerfield
- Sound insulation in Ashton in Makerfield
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ashton in Makerfield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ashton in Makerfield
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ashton in Makerfield
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ashton in Makerfield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Ashton in Makerfield
HMO rules for Ashton in Makerfield
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Ashton in Makerfield
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Ashton in Makerfield do you work in?
All of them, including WA11 and WN4, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ashton in Makerfield?
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 Ashton in Makerfield?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.