A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Bury is 9 miles north of Manchester. We price large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL9
- Location
- 9 miles north of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bury involve?
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Bury?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Bury before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Bury?
| 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 |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,750 | house |
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bury follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Bury landlords need it?
Landlords in Bury most often ask us for this when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bury
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
How far do you travel from Bury?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Bury the nearest towns on our list are Radcliffe (3 miles), Heywood (3 miles), Whitefield (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Bury 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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Bury?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Bury
- Radcliffe · 3 mi
- Heywood · 3 mi
- Whitefield · 3 mi
- Prestwich · 5 mi
- Middleton · 5 mi
- Farnworth · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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