A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Radcliffe, a town of about 30,000 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
- BL9, M26 and M45
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Radcliffe involve?
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Radcliffe?
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 Radcliffe before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Radcliffe?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Radcliffe can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Radcliffe landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Radcliffe
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Do you cover all of Radcliffe?
Yes. We work across Radcliffe and the BL9, M26 and M45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Whitefield, Prestwich, Bury.
Does a shared house in Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe?
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 Radcliffe
- Whitefield · 1 mi
- Prestwich · 3 mi
- Bury · 3 mi
- Farnworth · 3 mi
- Walkden · 4 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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