High-quality, fully managed design & build across Cheshire — Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Warrington.
HMO conversions, built to licence.
High-quality, fully managed design & build across Cheshire — Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Warrington. Fully managed design & build across Cheshire and the wider North West.
A significant structural renovation of our downstairs — removing internal walls to create a large open-plan living space, a new downstairs WC, new flooring throughout, a brand-new kitchen and patio doors. The quality of workmanship has been outstanding and the project was completed within the agreed timescales. Any minor snags were dealt with promptly, often almost immediately.
We started 2025 with a 2-storey chimney being taken out. The lads did such a good job we gave them the rest of our renovation — two small extensions, a new downstairs toilet and kitchen, upstairs bathroom, a bedroom move and renovation, finishing with a full back garden renovation. We've had many comments on how good the work looks, especially the brickwork.
We've recently had a knock-through between the lounge and dining room along with other internal and brick work. We're extremely pleased with the quality — everything finished to a high standard, the team were professional, tidy and clearly took pride in what they were doing. Communication with Craig was great throughout and they stuck to the agreed timeline.
After getting a few quotes for our kitchen, we chose Cheshire Design & Build NW and I'm glad we did. They turned up when they said they would, kept us updated, and got on with the job without any fuss. The finished kitchen looks fantastic. Reliable, respectful, and they clearly take pride in their work.
Excellent. Craig replied immediately and viewed the job. A detailed price and timeline was sent. Once the job was underway problems occurred — not Craig's fault — new plans were made and the job was done. Communication was 100%, that's important for me, and a cleaner is sent in at the end of the work. A great job done. Would definitely recommend.
Brilliant company, amazing team. Came to fit a lintel for me and brick up the outside of the house. The job was finished quickly and efficiently — very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you so much, highly recommend.
This company has been the best to work with in terms of professionalism and quality — not like other companies I have worked with in the past. 10/10 service 👍
Highly recommend! Craig was very reliable and the quality of workmanship was outstanding! Thank you!
Great lads, very polite, showed up on time and did a great job.
A significant structural renovation of our downstairs — removing internal walls to create a large open-plan living space, a new downstairs WC, new flooring throughout, a brand-new kitchen and patio doors. The quality of workmanship has been outstanding and the project was completed within the agreed timescales. Any minor snags were dealt with promptly, often almost immediately.
We started 2025 with a 2-storey chimney being taken out. The lads did such a good job we gave them the rest of our renovation — two small extensions, a new downstairs toilet and kitchen, upstairs bathroom, a bedroom move and renovation, finishing with a full back garden renovation. We've had many comments on how good the work looks, especially the brickwork.
We've recently had a knock-through between the lounge and dining room along with other internal and brick work. We're extremely pleased with the quality — everything finished to a high standard, the team were professional, tidy and clearly took pride in what they were doing. Communication with Craig was great throughout and they stuck to the agreed timeline.
After getting a few quotes for our kitchen, we chose Cheshire Design & Build NW and I'm glad we did. They turned up when they said they would, kept us updated, and got on with the job without any fuss. The finished kitchen looks fantastic. Reliable, respectful, and they clearly take pride in their work.
Excellent. Craig replied immediately and viewed the job. A detailed price and timeline was sent. Once the job was underway problems occurred — not Craig's fault — new plans were made and the job was done. Communication was 100%, that's important for me, and a cleaner is sent in at the end of the work. A great job done. Would definitely recommend.
Brilliant company, amazing team. Came to fit a lintel for me and brick up the outside of the house. The job was finished quickly and efficiently — very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you so much, highly recommend.
This company has been the best to work with in terms of professionalism and quality — not like other companies I have worked with in the past. 10/10 service 👍
Highly recommend! Craig was very reliable and the quality of workmanship was outstanding! Thank you!
Great lads, very polite, showed up on time and did a great job.
Compliance is not a corner to cut
The fastest way to lose money on an HMO is to build it now and have to pull it apart later. Inadequate fire doors, undersized rooms, the wrong number of bathrooms — any one of these means a licence refusal or a remediation bill. We build HMOs to local-authority standard from day one.
We work for landlords and investors across Cheshire and the wider North West, deliver to a defined programme, and hand over the documentation pack the licensing officer wants to see — EICRs, gas safety, fire-detection commissioning and building-control sign-off.
A licensing-compliant build
From layout setting-out to final commissioning — every part of an HMO build that the licensing officer will check, delivered properly and documented.
- Layout & Room Sizing — CAD layouts that meet minimum room-size requirements for the relevant licensing authority, including communal space.
- Fire Strategy — FD30 doors, mains-interlinked detection, fire-rated plasterboard upgrades and a protected staircase — to LACORS guidance.
- Kitchen Installations — Communal or per-room kitchenettes, properly ventilated, with adequate cooker and storage allocations per occupant.
- Multiple Bathrooms — Compliant bathroom-to-bedroom ratios, fully tanked wet rooms or shower rooms, NICEIC-certified electrics.
- Boosted Hot Water — Unvented cylinders or commercial-grade boilers sized for simultaneous demand from multiple bathrooms.
- Sound Insulation — Acoustic-grade insulation between rooms and floors — so the HMO works as a place to actually live.
- Electrical Upgrades — New consumer units, EICR, RCD-protected circuits and individual lockable rooms wired to local-authority spec.
- Documentation — EICRs, gas safety certificates, fire-detection commissioning records and building-control sign-off — handed over for licensing.
Benefits of HMO Conversions
How We Handle HMO Conversions
Consultation
An initial conversation about your project — scope, brief, budget framing, and the outcome you want.
Site Visit
We come to the property to understand the existing space, take measurements, and discuss feasibility on the ground.
Quotation
A detailed written quotation covering every element of the work, with no hidden costs.
Design & Planning
Where required, we handle architectural drawings, planning permission, and Building Regulations in-house.
Full Project Delivery
Our long-standing in-house team — supported by trusted specialist subcontractors — delivers the entire build.
Completion
Final walk-through, sign-off, and your workmanship guarantee.
Ready for HMO Conversions?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation site visit and a detailed written quotation. Cheshire-led, with Greater Manchester covered for the right projects.
HMO Conversions FAQs
Do you handle the HMO licence application?
We work alongside your appointed letting agent or licensing consultant — we don't submit the licence ourselves, but we deliver the build to a standard that meets local authority licensing requirements first time. Most of our HMO clients use a specialist consultant for the application.
How much does an HMO conversion cost?
Every HMO conversion is individually quoted — cost depends on bedroom and bathroom counts, the structural work and the fire-strategy requirements. After a free site visit you receive a fully itemised written quotation with no hidden costs.
What does the fire strategy involve?
FD30 fire doors with intumescent strips and self-closers, mains-interlinked smoke and heat detection, fire-resistant plasterboard upgrades, protected staircase and clear means of escape. We work to LACORS / local-authority HMO guidance.
How long does a conversion take?
Lead times typically run from several weeks to several months, depending on the existing layout, the number of new bathrooms and the extent of structural changes. We confirm the programme as part of the written quotation.
Do you work for landlords and investors?
Yes — we work for landlords and investors across Cheshire and the wider North West, delivering to brief and budget on a defined programme, with a written workmanship guarantee on completion.