Project photos for the conversion of the five-bed ensuite HMO at Bury Road, Bolton.
(only a few photos)
This project completed in January 2017.
![HMO building materials](https://i0.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WhatsApp-Image-2016-10-27-at-14.31.31.jpeg.jpg?w=846)
Rip-out starts
This property needed taking right back to the original lath and plaster in many places (notice the slats to the left of the picture).
![HMO refurbishment](https://i1.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WhatsApp-Image-2016-10-27-at-14.31.32.jpeg.jpg?w=846)
Rearranging exterior access
We blocked off the doorway shown in this photo as it became an en-suite which spanned the width of the room.
We opened up another doorway adjacent to it.
![HMO damp proof course](https://i1.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1598.jpg?w=846)
Preparing for DPC
The walls have been stripped back to brick up to 1.2m to allow for a new damp proof course to be fitted, complete with 30 year guarantee.
![HMO refurbishment St Helens](https://i0.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1705.jpg?w=846)
Removal of an old chimney
A horrible job, with 100+ years of soot! Doing it opens up another couple square meters of floor space however.
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i2.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1982.jpg?w=846)
New Front Door fitted
![HMO bathroom st helens](https://i2.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2258.jpg?w=846)
Finished kitchen
Complete with dressing items.
We lost a number of the photos for this project, hence the lack of walk-through progression that you will see on other projects.
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i0.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2262.jpg?w=846)
Additional dining area
We build a small dining area for the kitchen with an incorporated seat.
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i2.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2257.jpg?w=846)
Typical en-suite
Supplied with contemporary ‘square’ bathroom furniture.
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i2.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170114_124641.jpg?w=846)
Shower cubicle
With upgraded tiles.
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i1.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170114_124357.jpg?w=846)
Landing area
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i1.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG-20170128-WA0000.jpg?w=846)
Garden decking
![HMO first fix electrics St. Helens](https://i1.wp.com/openhousepropertyinvestment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG-20170207-WA0008.jpg?w=846)
New fence and gate
Helps to maintain an overall professional look and feel to the property.