A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. In Walkden, a town of about 36,000 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
- BL4, M28 and M38
- Location
- 7 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does full HMO refurbishment in Walkden involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Walkden?
Full HMO refurbishment in Walkden 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.
- 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.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Walkden?
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,300 – £8,650 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Prices in Walkden 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Walkden, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Walkden landlords need it?
Landlords in Walkden most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Walkden
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
How far do you travel from Walkden?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Walkden the nearest towns on our list are Farnworth (2 miles), Swinton (2 miles), Tyldesley (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Walkden?
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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Walkden?
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.
Full HMO refurbishment near Walkden
- Farnworth · 2 mi
- Swinton · 2 mi
- Tyldesley · 3 mi
- Eccles · 4 mi
- Atherton · 4 mi
- Radcliffe · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Walkden
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Walkden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Walkden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Walkden
- Student HMO refurbishment in Walkden