- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- L11, L32, L33 and L34
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Liverpool
From Maghull (3 miles away) to the centre of Kirkby, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Kirkby?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Kirkby and L11, L32, L33 and L34.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Kirkby
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Kirkby
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Kirkby
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Kirkby
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kirkby
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kirkby
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kirkby
- Student HMO refurbishment in Kirkby
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Kirkby
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Kirkby
- Communal kitchen refits in Kirkby
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kirkby
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kirkby
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kirkby
- Fire doors in Kirkby
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kirkby
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kirkby
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kirkby
- Sound insulation in Kirkby
- EPC and energy upgrades in Kirkby
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kirkby
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Kirkby
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kirkby
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Kirkby
HMO rules for Kirkby
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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 Kirkby
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Kirkby?
Yes. We work across Kirkby and the L11, L32, L33 and L34 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Maghull, Litherland, Prescot.
Does a shared house in Kirkby 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 Kirkby?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.