- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BS37
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Bristol
Shared houses in Yate range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Yate?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Yate, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Yate
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Yate
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Yate
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Yate
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Yate
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Yate
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Yate
- Student HMO refurbishment in Yate
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Yate
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Yate
- Communal kitchen refits in Yate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Yate
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Yate
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Yate
- Fire doors in Yate
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Yate
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Yate
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Yate
- Sound insulation in Yate
- EPC and energy upgrades in Yate
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Yate
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Yate
- Extensions for extra rooms in Yate
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Yate
HMO rules for Yate
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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.
Guide prices in Yate
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,150 – £10,400 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,700 – £9,350 | bathroom |
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Questions
Which postcodes in Yate do you work in?
All of them, including BS37, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Does a shared house in Yate need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Yate?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.