- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- YO11 and YO12
- Location
- 35 miles north-east of York
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Scarborough and YO11 and YO12.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Scarborough
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Scarborough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Scarborough
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Scarborough
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Scarborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Scarborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Scarborough
- Student HMO refurbishment in Scarborough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Scarborough
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Scarborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Scarborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Scarborough
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Scarborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Scarborough
- Fire doors in Scarborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Scarborough
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scarborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Scarborough
- Sound insulation in Scarborough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Scarborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Scarborough
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Scarborough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Scarborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Scarborough
HMO rules for Scarborough
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Scarborough
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Bridlington (16 mi)
- Beverley (30 mi)
- Redcar (35 mi)
- York (35 mi)
- Kingston upon Hull (37 mi)
- Middlesbrough (39 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Scarborough do you work in?
All of them, including YO11 and YO12, and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Scarborough?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Scarborough?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.