A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Bootle (L20, L21 and L22) 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L20, L21 and L22
- Location
- 4 miles north of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bootle involve?
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
Which rules apply in Bootle?
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 Bootle 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.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Bootle?
| 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 Bootle 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 Bootle landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bootle:
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bootle
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.
Do you cover all of Bootle?
Yes. We work across Bootle and the L20, L21 and L22 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Litherland, Wallasey, Liverpool.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bootle?
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 Bootle?
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 Bootle
- Litherland · 1 mi
- Wallasey · 4 mi
- Liverpool · 4 mi
- Maghull · 5 mi
- Birkenhead · 5 mi
- Kirkby · 5 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in Bootle
- House to HMO conversion in Bootle
- Ensuite installation in Bootle
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bootle
- Communal kitchen refits in Bootle
- Fire doors in Bootle
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bootle
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bootle
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bootle