- Area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4
- Location
- 50 miles east of Leeds
- Council
- Hull City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Kingston upon Hull is a city of around 300,000 people, 50 miles east of Leeds. We cover every part of it, from HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4 out to Beverley, Grimsby.
What HMO works do we carry out in Kingston upon Hull?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Kingston upon Hull and HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Kingston upon Hull
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Kingston upon Hull
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Kingston upon Hull
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Kingston upon Hull
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kingston upon Hull
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kingston upon Hull
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kingston upon Hull
- Student HMO refurbishment in Kingston upon Hull
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Kingston upon Hull
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Kingston upon Hull
- Communal kitchen refits in Kingston upon Hull
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kingston upon Hull
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kingston upon Hull
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kingston upon Hull
- Fire doors in Kingston upon Hull
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kingston upon Hull
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingston upon Hull
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kingston upon Hull
- Sound insulation in Kingston upon Hull
- EPC and energy upgrades in Kingston upon Hull
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kingston upon Hull
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Kingston upon Hull
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kingston upon Hull
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Kingston upon Hull
HMO rules for Kingston upon Hull
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
Hull City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 area introduced Oct 2013 and expanded 8 Aug 2019 (Beverley Road South, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road NaSA area, Holderness Road west of Maybury Road). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Kingston upon Hull before you buy or start work. Source: Hull City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Kingston upon Hull
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Kingston upon Hull?
Yes. We work across Kingston upon Hull and the HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Riding of Yorkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Beverley, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.
Which council covers HMOs in Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull is covered by Hull City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Kingston upon Hull?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.