- Area
- Merseyside
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WA9 and WA10
- Location
- 10 miles east of Liverpool
Shared houses in St Helens 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 St Helens?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across St Helens and WA9 and WA10.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in St Helens
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in St Helens
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in St Helens
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in St Helens
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in St Helens
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Helens
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in St Helens
- Student HMO refurbishment in St Helens
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in St Helens
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in St Helens
- Communal kitchen refits in St Helens
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in St Helens
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in St Helens
- Fire alarm and detection systems in St Helens
- Fire doors in St Helens
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in St Helens
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Helens
- Rewires and EICR remedials in St Helens
- Sound insulation in St Helens
- EPC and energy upgrades in St Helens
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Helens
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in St Helens
- Extensions for extra rooms in St Helens
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in St Helens
HMO rules for St Helens
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 St Helens
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| 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
- Prescot (3 mi)
- Ashton in Makerfield (4 mi)
- Huyton (5 mi)
- Newton-le-Willows (5 mi)
- Great Sankey (6 mi)
- Golborne (6 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of St Helens?
Yes. We work across St Helens and the WA9 and WA10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Prescot, Ashton in Makerfield, Huyton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in St Helens?
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 St Helens?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.