A commercial to HMO conversion turns space that was never a home, such as upper floors over shops or small office buildings, into shared accommodation. In Hazel Grove, a town of about 20,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- SK2, SK7 and SK12
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hazel Grove involve?
- Coordination with planning and building control
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Windows and thermal upgrades
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
Which rules apply in Hazel Grove?
Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hazel Grove 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:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Hazel Grove?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,300 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £770 – £2,600 | room |
| 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 |
Prices in Hazel Grove are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Hazel Grove landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hazel Grove:
- A small office building with planning for residential use
- Empty upper floors above a shop you own
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hazel Grove
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
Do you cover all of Hazel Grove?
Yes. We work across Hazel Grove and the SK2, SK7 and SK12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Stockport, Cheadle Hulme, Hyde.
Does a shared house in Hazel Grove 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 does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Hazel Grove?
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.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO near Hazel Grove
- Stockport · 2 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 3 mi
- Hyde · 5 mi
- Denton · 5 mi
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Dukinfield · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Hazel Grove
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Hazel Grove
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hazel Grove
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hazel Grove
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hazel Grove