- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- L17, L19 and L24
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Liverpool
Shared houses in Garston 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 Garston?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Garston and L17, L19 and L24.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Garston
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Garston
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Garston
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Garston
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Garston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Garston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Garston
- Student HMO refurbishment in Garston
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Garston
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Garston
- Communal kitchen refits in Garston
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Garston
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Garston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Garston
- Fire doors in Garston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Garston
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Garston
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Garston
- Sound insulation in Garston
- EPC and energy upgrades in Garston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Garston
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Garston
- Extensions for extra rooms in Garston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Garston
HMO rules for Garston
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Garston
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Garston do you work in?
All of them, including L17, L19 and L24, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Garston?
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 Garston?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.