- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- PR8
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Preston
From Formby (7 miles away) to the centre of Southport, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Southport?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Southport and PR8.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Southport
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Southport
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Southport
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Southport
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southport
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southport
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Southport
- Student HMO refurbishment in Southport
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Southport
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Southport
- Communal kitchen refits in Southport
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southport
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Southport
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southport
- Fire doors in Southport
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Southport
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Southport
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Southport
- Sound insulation in Southport
- EPC and energy upgrades in Southport
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southport
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Southport
- Extensions for extra rooms in Southport
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southport
HMO rules for Southport
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Southport
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Formby (7 mi)
- Lytham St Annes (7 mi)
- Ormskirk (8 mi)
- Maghull (9 mi)
- Skelmersdale (12 mi)
- Blackpool (12 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Southport?
We cover the whole of Merseyside and work UK-wide. For Southport the nearest towns on our list are Formby (7 miles), Lytham St Annes (7 miles), Ormskirk (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Southport 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 Southport?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.