A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Chadderton (OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9) 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
- OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chadderton involve?
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Decoration and durable flooring
Which rules apply in Chadderton?
Here is what usually applies to a Chadderton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Chadderton?
| 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 |
Prices in Chadderton are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–10 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Chadderton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Chadderton:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Chadderton
Can I keep a lounge in a small HMO?
Yes, and many councils expect some shared living space where bedrooms are at the smaller end of the size range. We plan the layout so the house works for sharers and meets the local standard.
Which postcodes in Chadderton do you work in?
All of them, including OL1, OL2, OL8 and OL9, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Chadderton 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Chadderton?
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 Chadderton
- Oldham · 1 mi
- Royton · 2 mi
- Middleton · 2 mi
- Failsworth · 3 mi
- Ashton-under-Lyne · 4 mi
- Droylsden · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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- Fire doors in Chadderton
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