- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- CH25, CH41 and CH42
- Location
- 2 miles south-west of Liverpool
Our Birkenhead work covers CH25, CH41 and CH42 and the surrounding area, 2 miles south-west of Liverpool, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Merseyside.
What HMO works do we carry out in Birkenhead?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Birkenhead. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Birkenhead
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Birkenhead
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Birkenhead
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Birkenhead
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Birkenhead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Birkenhead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Birkenhead
- Student HMO refurbishment in Birkenhead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Birkenhead
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Birkenhead
- Communal kitchen refits in Birkenhead
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Birkenhead
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Birkenhead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Birkenhead
- Fire doors in Birkenhead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Birkenhead
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birkenhead
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Birkenhead
- Sound insulation in Birkenhead
- EPC and energy upgrades in Birkenhead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Birkenhead
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Birkenhead
- Extensions for extra rooms in Birkenhead
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Birkenhead
HMO rules for Birkenhead
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Birkenhead
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| 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
Questions
Which postcodes in Birkenhead do you work in?
All of them, including CH25, CH41 and CH42, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Birkenhead?
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 Birkenhead?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.