HMO refurbishment
Shared house works, Wavertree
Room fit-outs, shared kitchen and bathrooms, fire doors and associated building works.
- Property
- Terraced house, 6 bedrooms
- Detail
- 10 weeks
HMO refurbishment Liverpool
HMO Refurbishment & Upgrade Works in Liverpool
Handy Handy Builders carries out HMO refurbishment and upgrade works for landlords with existing shared houses across Liverpool and Merseyside.
From room refreshes and shared kitchens and bathrooms to fire door remedials and associated building works, we help landlords keep their HMOs in good condition and plan works around the property's use and applicable requirements.
HMO projects can involve planning, licensing, building regulations and specialist fire safety considerations. These requirements should be established for the individual property before work proceeds. Building work alone does not guarantee a licence, a planning outcome or a particular rental return.
HMO refurbishment services
- Bedroom refreshes: decoration, flooring and fitted storage
- Shared kitchen refurbishment and replacement
- Shared bathroom and en-suite renovation
- Fire door installation and remedial works
- Repairs and maintenance between tenancies
- Communal area and hallway upgrades
Planning your HMO works
Before we price, it helps to know the number of occupants, any licence conditions or council inspection notes, and your timescale (for student lets, usually the summer changeover). We'll set out the proposed works and sequence them around access and occupancy.
Building works, fire safety & fit-out
We carry out the building, joinery and finishing works, and coordinate qualified trades for electrical, fire alarm and gas work. Where the council or a fire risk assessment has set out specific requirements, we'll price against that schedule.
HMO project example
HMO refurbishment costs
Costs vary widely with the size of the property, the number of rooms, and whether kitchens, bathrooms or fire safety works are included. Send us your schedule of works, licence conditions or a description, plus photos, and we'll give you a written quote.
Liverpool HMO planning & licensing FAQs
Do I need an HMO licence in Liverpool?
Under national rules, an HMO occupied by five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Councils can also run additional and selective licensing schemes that cover other rented homes. Requirements change, so check the current position for your property with Liverpool City Council.
Is HMO licensing the same as planning permission?
No, they're separate. Licensing is about how the property is managed and its standards; planning is about the use of the building. A small HMO (generally 3 to 6 unrelated occupants, Use Class C4) can sometimes be created under permitted development, but Article 4 Directions in parts of Liverpool remove that right, and larger HMOs need planning permission. Confirm this with the council before buying or starting work.
What fire safety works does an HMO need?
It depends on the property's layout, size and number of storeys, and should be based on a fire risk assessment and the council's requirements. Typical works can include fire doors, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and protected escape routes. We carry out the building works; specialist installations are carried out by appropriately qualified trades.
Can you refurbish an HMO while it's occupied?
Some works, such as individual room refreshes, can be phased around tenants. Larger works to kitchens, bathrooms or escape routes are usually best done while the property is empty or at the end of the academic year.
Do you carry out new HMO conversions?
Our HMO work focuses on refurbishing and upgrading existing shared houses. If you're considering a new project, get in touch and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
Looking for other landlord services? See refurbishment for landlords and investors, void property works and property maintenance.
Need work on an existing HMO?
Send us the address, the number of rooms and the works you need.