A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Altrincham (WA14 and WA15) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WA14 and WA15
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Altrincham involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
Which rules apply in Altrincham?
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 Altrincham before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Altrincham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £28,800 – £72,000 | project |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Altrincham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Altrincham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Altrincham:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Altrincham
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
Do you cover all of Altrincham?
Yes. We work across Altrincham and the WA14 and WA15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Sale, Urmston, Stretford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Altrincham?
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 do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Altrincham?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Altrincham
- Sale · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Stretford · 5 mi
- Old Trafford · 5 mi
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 7 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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