An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. In Eccles, a town of about 37,000 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
- M6, M17, M30 and M50
- Location
- 4 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Salford City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eccles involve?
- Flooring and decoration
- Window and radiator upgrades
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Lockable door hardware
Which rules apply in Eccles?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eccles 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:
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Salford City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 covers the whole city except Boothstown & Ellenbrook, Cadishead & Lower Irlam and Higher Irlam & Peel Green wards, from 17 Nov 2024 (earlier areas from 2018). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | New scheme from 24 Nov 2026 The small-HMO scheme ended on 19 Jul 2026. A new city-wide scheme for converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs) only runs from 24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two schemes: Eccles/Barton/Winton areas 1 Sep 2022-31 Aug 2027; Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park 21 Jan 2026-20 Jan 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Eccles before you buy or start work. Source: Salford City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Eccles?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,450 – £4,300 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Eccles follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Eccles landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Eccles
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Do you cover all of Eccles?
Yes. We work across Eccles and the M6, M17, M30 and M50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Swinton, Salford, Stretford.
Which council covers HMOs in Eccles?
Eccles is covered by Salford City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Eccles?
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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near Eccles
- Swinton · 1 mi
- Salford · 2 mi
- Stretford · 2 mi
- Urmston · 3 mi
- Old Trafford · 3 mi
- Walkden · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester