- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- L1, L2, L3 and L5
- Location
- 31 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Liverpool City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Birkenhead (2 miles away) to the centre of Liverpool, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Liverpool?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Liverpool, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Liverpool
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Liverpool
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Liverpool
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Liverpool
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Liverpool
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Liverpool
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Liverpool
- Student HMO refurbishment in Liverpool
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Liverpool
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Liverpool
- Communal kitchen refits in Liverpool
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Liverpool
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Liverpool
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Liverpool
- Fire doors in Liverpool
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Liverpool
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Liverpool
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Liverpool
- Sound insulation in Liverpool
- EPC and energy upgrades in Liverpool
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Liverpool
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Liverpool
- Extensions for extra rooms in Liverpool
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Liverpool
HMO rules for Liverpool
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
Liverpool City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Existing C3-C4 directions cover the city centre and parts of nine wards (in force June 2021) plus the Dales area of Greenbank (2018). Cabinet approved city-wide directions on 13 Oct 2026 (five immediate areas, rest of city intended Oct 2027) but the decision was called in for scrutiny on 29 Oct 2026 and is not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 covering c.80% of private rented homes; consultation ran 27 Jul-5 Oct 2026 on a 2027-2032 renewal (city-wide or targeted options), no decision yet. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Liverpool before you buy or start work. Source: Liverpool City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Liverpool
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Liverpool do you work in?
All of them, including L1, L2, L3 and L5, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Which council covers HMOs in Liverpool?
Liverpool is covered by Liverpool City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Liverpool?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.