- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- L19, L24 and L26
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Liverpool
Speke is a town of about 21,000 people, 7 miles south-east of Liverpool. We cover every part of it, from L19, L24 and L26 out to Halewood, Garston.
What HMO works do we carry out in Speke?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Speke. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Speke
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Speke
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Speke
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Speke
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Speke
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Speke
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Speke
- Student HMO refurbishment in Speke
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Speke
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Speke
- Communal kitchen refits in Speke
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Speke
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Speke
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Speke
- Fire doors in Speke
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Speke
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Speke
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Speke
- Sound insulation in Speke
- EPC and energy upgrades in Speke
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Speke
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Speke
- Extensions for extra rooms in Speke
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Speke
HMO rules for Speke
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Speke
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| 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
Do you cover all of Speke?
Yes. We work across Speke and the L19, L24 and L26 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Halewood, Garston, Runcorn.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Speke?
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 Speke?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.