A professional or co-living HMO refurbishment creates a higher-specification shared home: ensuite bedrooms, well-designed shared kitchens and lounges, good sound insulation, and finishes aimed at working tenants. For a house in Ashton-under-Lyne we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- OL6, OL7, SK15 and SK16
- Location
- 6 miles east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ashton-under-Lyne involve?
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- Bike and bin storage
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
Which rules apply in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ashton-under-Lyne must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,850 – £9,600 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ashton-under-Lyne can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Ashton-under-Lyne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ashton-under-Lyne:
- Larger houses with room for ensuites
- Moving from student or budget lets to professional sharers
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ashton-under-Lyne
Do you do the interior design?
We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.
Do you cover all of Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. We work across Ashton-under-Lyne and the OL6, OL7, SK15 and SK16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden.
Does a shared house in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Our guide ranges for North West are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs near Ashton-under-Lyne
- Dukinfield · 1 mi
- Stalybridge · 2 mi
- Droylsden · 2 mi
- Denton · 2 mi
- Hyde · 3 mi
- Failsworth · 3 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Ensuite installation in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Sound insulation in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Communal kitchen refits in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ashton-under-Lyne
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ashton-under-Lyne