In short: 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. We carry this out across Lancashire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- PR, BB, LA, FY
- Main towns
- Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Fylde
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lancashire involve?
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Lockable door hardware
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- New fire door with closer where needed
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Sound-reducing measures
Which rules apply in Lancashire?
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Lancashire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits by town in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Fylde
- Rossendale
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson (Lancashire)
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lancashire
Will an upgrade change the room size?
Built-in storage can reduce the usable floor area, so we check the room still meets the size standard after the work.
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across Lancashire?
Yes, across the whole of Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn.
Who licenses HMOs in Lancashire?
HMOs in Lancashire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Lancashire
- Ensuite installation in Lancashire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lancashire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lancashire
- Sound insulation in Lancashire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lancashire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lancashire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lancashire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lancashire